C1nounformalpolitics
US/ˈmæn.deɪt/
UK/ˈmæn.deɪt/
the authority to act, given to a government or person by voters or an official body
In context
The landslide victory gave the new government a clear mandate for change.
The peacekeepers' mandate was extended for another six months.
Critics argue that the committee has gone beyond its mandate.
Words that go with mandate
adjective + noun
- clear mandateVoters gave the party a clear mandate to cut taxes.
- strong mandateWith a strong mandate, she pushed the law through quickly.
- popular mandateThe military government had no popular mandate.
noun + preposition
- mandate forThe president claimed a mandate for reform.
verb + noun
- extend the mandateThe Security Council voted to extend the mandate of the mission.