Mandate
Instruction
Synonyms: Instruction, direction, command, injunction, charge, bidding, ruling, law, fiat, pronunciamento, directive, decree, order, edict, commission, warrant, ordinance, statute, and ukase.
Authority
Synonyms: Authority, acceptance, endorsement, authorization, approval, ratification, and sanction.
Example Sentences
The government issued a mandate for mask-wearing.
The company’s mandate is to improve customer service.
The mandate requires all employees to attend training.
He was given a mandate to lead the project.
The school enforced a mandate for digital learning.