Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with mandate in American Collocation
mandate
noun
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Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
US
/ˈmænˌdeɪt/
given in an election
constitutional
democratic
election
electoral
popular
With less than 30 per cent of the vote, they can hardly claim a popular mandate.
clear
clear
convincing
decisive
overwhelming
strong
sweeping
The people have given us a clear mandate to be a voice on their behalf.
new
fresh
new
renewed
The next election is about winning a renewed mandate to shape a future in which opportunities are available to everyone.
fulfil a mandate
complete
discharge
exercise
fulfil
We have no budgets of our own to fulfil the mandates we were elected on.
extend a mandate
extend
The UN Security Council passed a resolution extending his mandate for 12 months.
end
expire
He will not stand in next year’s elections and will retire when his mandate expires.