mandated
v. B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈmænˌdeɪtɪd// UK //mændˈeɪtɪd// man·dat·ed
v. to officially order someone to do something, usually because of a rule or law.
v. to require by official authority or law; to make compulsory.
The school mandated that all students wear uniforms.
The new policy mandated weekly safety checks for every machine in the factory.
The government mandated strict emissions standards for all vehicles sold in the country, aiming to reduce urban pollution significantly.
Usage
Transitive verb; often used in the passive voice.