# mandated

/ˈmænˌdeɪtɪd/ (US) · /mændˈeɪtɪd/ (UK)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/mandated
Updated: 2026-06-20

## Senses

### 1. to officially require

verb · CEFR B2 · Formal

to give an official order that something must happen.

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

- The government mandated that all citizens wear masks in public buildings.
- 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. required by law

adjective · CEFR B2 · Formal

required by an official rule or law.

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

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

## Examples

- 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.

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