247 - Mandate

Mandate : Noun

  1. the authority to do something, given to a government or other organization by the people who vote for it in an election (Oxford)

  2. the period of time for which a government is given power (Oxford)

  3. the authority given to an elected group of people, such as a government, to perform an action or govern a country (Cambridge)

اختیار نامہ / مختار نامہ

Sentence (s)

  1. It is undemocratic to govern an area without an electoral mandate. (Oxford)

  2. The presidential mandate is limited to two terms of four years each. (Oxford)

  3. At the forthcoming elections, the government will be seeking a fresh mandate from the people. (Cambridge)

Phrases & Connected Words

  • an electoral mandate

  • presidential mandate

  • fresh mandate

Synonym(s)

  1. Authorization

  2. Directive

Antonym(s)

  1. Breach

Word Family

  1. Mandate