mandated

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In 1989, the Taif Agreement that ended Lebanon's conflict mandated the disarmament of all militias and introduced a power-sharing deal between sects in a country that is multi-cultural and multi-faith.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

Indonesia on Tuesday announced fuel rationing and mandated work from home for civil servants as it seeks to conserve energy stocks amid global price hikes due to the Middle East war.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 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

Kingsnorth said the gender-neutral dressing room design was not mandated by state or federal restrictions but was a priority for the city’s Recreation and Parks Department.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026

During the 1988-89 school year, Odessa High also had a greater percentage of students than Permian pass the state- mandated test in math and English that was required for a diploma.

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger