adj, verb ·3 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   simple past and past participle of mandate form-of, participle, past

   "The precautions were mandated by a judge."

Adjective

1. 1
   required, mandatory not-comparable

Synonyms

All synonyms

absolutebindingcompulsoryconclusivedecisivedecretory

Example

More examples

"Normal life in the United States came to a halt with mandated closures of businesses beginning in many states."

Related phrases

mandated reporter

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