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mandate in French

mandate in French is mandat, autoriser — mandate means an official order, command, or authorization to carry out a particular action.

mandate in French

mandat
noun
An official or authoritative command; an order or injunction; a commission; a judicial precept; an authorization.
autoriser
verb
To (officially) require someone to do something or act in a certain way, to give them the authority to do so; to command.

What does "mandate" mean?

  1. noun An official order, command, or authorization to carry out a particular action.
    "The court issued a mandate requiring the company to pay damages."
  2. noun The authority given to an elected leader or government by voters to pursue a policy.
    "The president claimed a strong mandate for tax reform after the election."
  3. verb To officially require something, or to give someone the authority to do it.
    "The law mandates that all new buildings include wheelchair access."

mandate in a sentence

  • The court issued a mandate requiring the company to pay damages.
  • The president claimed a strong mandate for tax reform after the election.
  • Without a clear mandate, the new policy faced fierce opposition.
  • The law mandates that all new buildings include wheelchair access.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "mandate" in French?

"mandate" in French is mandat, autoriser. mandate means: An official order, command, or authorization to carry out a particular action.

How do you use "mandate" in a sentence?

Example: "The court issued a mandate requiring the company to pay damages." In French, "mandate" is mandat, autoriser.

Are there other ways to say "mandate" in French?

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "mandate": mandat, autoriser.

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