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Definition mandate in British English

mandate noun

noun
/ˈmændeɪt/
1

the authority of an elected government or official to do the things that they promised to do before an election

Example

The Government claimed to have a mandate for their new legislation.

Example

We will use this mandate from our electors to make independence our main aim.

Example

He was elected with a clear mandate to reduce taxes.

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leadership power authority
1.1

the period of time during which an elected government or official is allowed to be in power

Example

He will have to step down at the end of his mandate.

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ballot rigging by-election campaign
2

an official order to do something

Example

Their mandate is to report back by March on how the new tax law will change employment.

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acquit acquittal affiliation order
3

the authority given to a country to rule another country or region

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absolutism anarchy autarky
Definition mandate in British English