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mandate

[man-deyt] / ˈmæn deɪt /


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There is little reason to think the Fed will achieve its 2% mandate in the near future.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

So it will be interesting to see how Becerra campaigns and whether he uses the next several months to build a mandate and also to prepare California voters for the rough road ahead.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

Non-union hotels can get a waiver from the mandate.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

The attorney general said all he knew was: "Keir is leader, prime minister, with a mandate from the general election and an absolute determination to better this country."

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Maisels then said simply, “We have no further mandate and we will consequently not trouble Your Lordships any further,” after which the defense team silently filed out of the synagogue.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela




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