mandate
US /ˈmæn.deɪt/
UK /ˈmæn.deɪt/

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授权, 命令, 指令
an official order or commission to do something
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The government received a clear mandate from the people.
政府获得了人民明确的授权。
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The new policy comes with a strict mandate for compliance.
新政策附带严格的合规要求。
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授权, 委任
give (someone) authority to act in a certain way
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The UN was mandated to oversee the peace process.
联合国被授权监督和平进程。
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The committee was mandated to investigate the allegations.
委员会被授权调查这些指控。