mandate

• Substantivo que designa uma ordem, autorização ou instrução oficial dada por uma autoridade, um órgão dirigente ou pelos eleitores para executar determinada política ou ação. Também se refere ao poder ou autorização conferida a alguém para agir em nome de outros.

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.

   Mandato

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscommanddecreedictatedirectiveedictinjunctioninstructionorderordinanceprecept

   Antônimosproposalrequestsuggestion

2. Political authorityB2formal

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

   Mandato

   • 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.

   Sinônimosapprovalauthorityauthorizationcommissionendorsementsanctionwarrant

3. Territorial controlC1formalbritish

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

   Mandato

   • 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.

   Sinônimosadministrationguardianshiptrusteeship

• Verbo que significa ordenar ou exigir algo oficialmente, muitas vezes por meio de uma determinação legal ou de uma autoridade. Também pode significar conceder autoridade ou poder a alguém para agir em nome de outra pessoa.

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.

   Determinar

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscommanddecreedemanddictatedirectimposeordainorderprescriberequire

   Antônimosbandisallowforbidprohibitveto

2. To give authority or powerB2formal

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

   Autorizar

   • 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.

   Sinônimosaccreditauthorizechargecommissiondelegateempowerentrust

   Antônimosdenyforbidprohibitrefuserevoke