Plural of mandate
regular plural
The plural of mandate is mandates.
Forms of mandate
| Singular | mandate /ˈmændeɪ̯t/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | mandates |
| Countable | countable |
Mandates in a sentence
- Federal law mandates that at least one nongroup insurer in your state must provide coverage to everyone, regardless of health issues.2009 March 7, Walecia Konrad, “Hanging On to Health Coverage, if the Job Goes Away”, in The New York Times
- The law in Massachusetts mandates a nisi period before divorce by decree nisi.From the entry nisi
- The international building code mandates a standard minimum height for stair railings.From the entry stair railings
- The company can upfit police vehicles according to all laws and mandates.From the entry upfit
- Florida will move to end all vaccine mandates in the state, Florida Surgeon General Dr.2025 September 3, Deidre McPhillips, Shawn Nottingham, “Florida plans to end vaccine mandates statewide, including for schoolchildren”, in…. From the entry Ladapo
Meaning of mandate
- noun An official or authoritative command; an order or injunction; a commission; a judicial precept; an authorization.
- noun The order or authority to do something, as granted to a politician by the electorate.
- noun A period during which a government is in power.
Questions about the plural of mandate
- What is the plural of mandate?
- The plural of mandate is mandates.
- Is mandate countable?
- Mandate is a countable noun.
Source and license
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