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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.


SIMPLE

The school mandated that all students wear uniforms.

CONTEXTUAL

The new policy mandated weekly safety checks for every machine in the factory.

COMPLEX

The government mandated strict emissions standards for all vehicles sold in the country, aiming to reduce urban pollution significantly.

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Usage

Transitive verb; often used in the passive voice.

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