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mandated

[man-dey-tid] / ˈmæn deɪ tɪd /


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Unlike private foundations, which are required under IRS rules to give away at least 5% of assets annually, DAFs have no federally mandated giving requirements.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

They argued that the government had not made a tender offer, as mandated by Argentine law, to these two companies, which were YPF's second- and third-largest investors.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

The team's reserve driver Jak Crawford will be driving the car in one of the team's mandated rookie sessions this year.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

Compared to the overbearing shelter system, which broke up friends, mandated sobriety, lacked privacy, prohibited pets, and offered insufficient storage, Gil wanted to have a light touch.

From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026

They walked nonchalantly and talked tough, explaining how the hour-long recreation period was mandated by the courts.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover