Mandate

Pronunciation

Origin

Noun is from Latin mandatum ("a charge, order, command, commission, injunction"), neut of. mandatus, past participle of mandare ("to commit to one's charge, order, command, commission, literally to put into one's hands"), from manus ("hand") + dare ("to put"). Compare command, commend, demand, remand.

Verb is from the noun.

Full definition of mandate

Noun

1. An official or authoritative command; an order or injunction; a commission; a judicial precept.

Verb

1. to authorize
2. to make mandatory

Derived terms

• mandatary
• mandator