1. official orders or commands to do something
Usage: plural of mandate
2. the authority given to a government or official by voters to carry out particular policies
Usage: political context

1. requires or commands something to be done
Usage: third person singular present tense

Examples

• The new safety mandates require all workers to wear helmets.
• Government mandates during the pandemic included mask requirements.
• The election gave the president clear mandates for reform.
• The law mandates that all students attend school until age sixteen.
• Federal mandates often conflict with state regulations.
• The court mandates regular drug testing for parolees.
• Environmental mandates have reduced industrial pollution significantly.