Synonyms for

Mandated

Verb / ˈmæˌndeɪtɪd / Another word for mandated — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

required by law or rule

Synonyms & similar words

mandate ordered compelled enforced imposed required obligated dictated prescribed directed instructed commanded ruled governed regulated controlled dominated constrained restricted limited bound

Synonyms by register

Formal

required obligatory compulsory prescribed

Informal

ordered told pushed poked

Literary

ordained decreed

Antonyms

optional voluntary unrestricted discretionary unauthorized uncompelled

Common collocations

  • mandated by law
  • mandated by the government
  • mandated by the committee
  • mandated by policy
  • mandated to do
  • mandated to provide
  • mandated reporting

Word family

noun mandate
verb mandate
adjective mandated

Usage note

Often used in legal or official contexts. Can imply a strong, official requirement rather than a suggestion.

Example sentences

  1. The company was mandated to provide safety training to its employees.
  2. The new law mandates that all restaurants display their health inspection scores.
  3. The school board mandated that all students wear uniforms.
  4. The government mandated that all new cars have backup cameras.
  5. The court mandated that the company compensate all of its employees for unpaid overtime.

Quotes

  • Education is not merely a good idea-it's a commandment. - Dieter F. Uchtdorf
  • Compassion becomes real when we recognize our shared humanity. - Pema Chodron
  • The mandate you go with is to bring value to people's lives. - Tony Robbins

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