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mandated

v. · adj.
US //ˈmænˌdeɪtɪd// UK //mændˈeɪtɪd// man·dat·ed
  1. 1 to officially require (v.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate Formal Law

    to give an official order that something must happen.

    to make something mandatory by official decree or legislation. Often used in the passive voice to describe new regulations.

    Example

    The government mandated that all citizens wear masks in public buildings.

    Example

    The new environmental legislation mandated a forty percent reduction in carbon emissions for all heavy industry by the end of the decade.

    Usage

    Often followed by a 'that' clause or used in the passive voice.
  2. 2 required by law (adj.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate Formal

    required by an official rule or law.

    compulsory or required by a mandate; often used to describe specific types of reporting or training.

    Example

    The company held a mandated safety training session for all new employees.

    Example

    In many jurisdictions, teachers are mandated reporters who must notify authorities if they suspect a child is being harmed.

    Usage

    Commonly used as an attributive adjective before a noun.

Last updated June 20, 2026