mandated
Example Sentences
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The availability of credit from alternative consumer lenders that don’t offer the statutory protections mandated for credit cards concerns consumer advocates.
From Los Angeles Times
JJBs are mandated to inspect these facilities every month to ensure they meet the standards prescribed by law.
From BBC
Beijing mandated that dozens of northern areas wind down the use of coal-fired stoves in 2017 in favour of electric and natural gas-powered systems.
From Barron's
Applications submitted as early as May 2025 — technically subject to a mandated 45-day review window — have languished for months without response.
From Salon
In some places, localities have set minimum wages higher than those mandated throughout the rest of the state.
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