mandated

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In 1989, the Taif Agreement that ended Lebanon's conflict mandated the disarmament of all militias and introduced a power-sharing deal between sects in a country that is multi-cultural and multi-faith.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

The bill would have limited the lists agencies could use to monitor for certain cars, required enhanced data security and privacy training for officers and mandated that certain data be deleted after 60 days.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

Unlike private foundations, which are required under IRS rules to give away at least 5% of assets annually, DAFs have no federally mandated giving requirements.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

They argued that the government had not made a tender offer, as mandated by Argentine law, to these two companies, which were YPF's second- and third-largest investors.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

During the 1988-89 school year, Odessa High also had a greater percentage of students than Permian pass the state- mandated test in math and English that was required for a diploma.

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger