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mandate

[man-deyt] / ˈmæn deɪt /


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Men’s Style Consulting, she’s mindful of that mandate.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

John Myers, a spokesperson for the California Chamber of Commerce, noted that the effort to mandate stormwater permits has been discussed for several years in L.A.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

The attorney general said all he knew was: "Keir is leader, prime minister, with a mandate from the general election and an absolute determination to better this country."

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Non-union hotels can get a waiver from the mandate.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Massachusetts tried and, fortunately, failed to mandate that cars be equipped with bells that would ring with each revolution of the wheels.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand




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