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mandate

[man-deyt] / ˈmæn deɪt /


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As part of the Fedreal Reserve’s dual mandate, the unemployment rate is very influential on monetary policy and the bond yields.

From MarketWatch Aug. 4, 2026

A simpler and more effective solution would be for state insurance regulators to mandate public disclosure of all ratings of private credit, along with explanations on how they were determined.

From MarketWatch Aug. 3, 2026

Mr. Warsh says he sees signs investors are confident the Fed will achieve its price-stability mandate.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 29, 2026

The effort to mandate stormwater permits has been discussed in L.A.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 29, 2026

At the same time, Truman issued Executive Order 9980, sharpening the teeth of the wartime mandate that had helped bring West Area Computing into existence.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly

There has been an ongoing war between some employees and companies to circumvent the intent of return-to-office mandates.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 30, 2026

“It’s given us the added confidence in customizing certain mandates and working with the managers to deliver value,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 23, 2026

That premium is justified because some large institutional investors cannot easily buy South Korea-listed common shares and are required by their investment mandates to hold only U.S.-listed securities, Kim added.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 10, 2026

The agreement also mandates a legally enforceable whistleblower protection policy, a comprehensive Survivor Bill of Rights, anonymous online reporting, and a prohibition on confidentiality agreements that silence survivors.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 29, 2026

Referring to them as sacred might feel uncomfortable, because the First Amendment of the Constitution tells us that this nation legally mandates separation of church and state.

From "An Indigenous People’s History of the United States" by Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz

Lawmakers were denied entry when they tried to perform their mandated oversight duties at immigrant detention facilities.

From Slate Jul. 27, 2026

"Our ministry has mandated the compulsory use of life jackets, and we have supplied them in thousands to riverine states," he said.

From BBC Jul. 20, 2026

Historically, it has been up to Congress to oversee monetary policy through a semiannual hearing mandated by law.

From MarketWatch Jul. 10, 2026

The Big Board mandated that frequency for most listed companies in 1939.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 8, 2026

They walked nonchalantly and talked tough, explaining how the hour-long recreation period was mandated by the courts.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover

Last month, Bass issued orders mandating Lineage remove all food waste within 45 days and mobilizing resources to assist the community.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 29, 2026

The confusion that ensued became a "catalyst" for modern regulations mandating better flotation equipment on planes and preflight briefings on how to use it, aviation safety expert John Cox told AP.

From BBC Jul. 22, 2026

In the late 2010s, local governments in China began mandating that power producers pair renewable projects with energy storage.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 19, 2026

One point of mandating U.S. stock-market exposure with the funds is to give future generations buy-ins on America’s economy.

From MarketWatch Jul. 2, 2026

There may be some laws about this kind of communication, mandating a critical density and mass before it can function with efficiency.

From "The Lives of a Cell" by Lewis Thomas




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