mandate

• Nom désignant un ordre officiel, une autorisation ou une instruction émanant d'une autorité, d'un gouvernement ou d'électeurs pour exécuter une politique ou une action donnée.

A noun referring to an official order, authorization, or command given by a governing body, authority, or electorate to carry out a specific policy or action.

1. Official order or commandB2formal

   An official order or instruction given by an authority.

   Mandat (ordre officiel)

   • The government issued a mandate requiring all citizens to wear masks.
   • The court's mandate was clear: the company must pay damages.
   • The new mandate from the board will affect all employees.

   Synonymescommanddecreedictatedirectiveedictinjunctioninstructionorderordinanceprecept

   Antonymesproposalrequestsuggestion

2. Political authorityB2formal

   The authority granted to a government or leader by the electorate to act on their behalf.

   Mandat politique

   • The president won a strong mandate to implement economic reforms.
   • The party's mandate was renewed in the recent election.
   • The prime minister claimed a mandate for his policy changes.

   Synonymesapprovalauthorityauthorizationcommissionendorsementsanctionwarrant

3. Territorial controlC1formalbritish

   A commission given to a country to administer a territory, especially after a war.

   Mandat territorial

   • The League of Nations granted a mandate over Palestine to Britain.
   • The territory was administered under a UN mandate.
   • The mandate system was established after World War I.

   Synonymesadministrationguardianshiptrusteeship

• Verbe signifiant ordonner ou exiger officiellement quelque chose, souvent par une disposition légale ou une autorité.

A verb meaning to officially require or command something, often through a legal or authoritative order.

1. To require or order officiallyB2formal

   To officially require or command something to be done, often by law or authority.

   exiger officiellement

   • The government mandated the use of seat belts in all vehicles.
   • The new law mandates that all employees receive safety training.
   • The court mandated a review of the company's policies.

   Synonymescommanddecreedemanddictatedirectimposeordainorderprescriberequire

   Antonymesbandisallowforbidprohibitveto

2. To give authority or powerB2formal

   To grant someone the authority to act on behalf of a group or organization.

   conférer un pouvoir/déléguer un mandat

   • The board mandated the CEO to negotiate the contract.
   • The voters mandated the new mayor to implement reforms.
   • The committee was mandated to oversee the project.

   Synonymesaccreditauthorizechargecommissiondelegateempowerentrust

   Antonymesdenyforbidprohibitrefuserevoke