Noun
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the commission that is given to a government and its policies through an electoral victory
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a territory surrendered by Turkey or Germany after World War I and put under the tutelage of some other European power until they are able to stand by themselves
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a document giving an official instruction or command
Verb
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assign authority to
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make mandatory
"the new director of the school board mandated regular tests"
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assign under a mandate
"mandate a colony"