mandated
UK: ˈmæn.deɪ.tɪd | US: ˈmæn.deɪ.t̬ɪd
adj. officially required or authorized by law or rule
vt. past tense of "mandate": to give authority or instruction to carry out a task
mandated = mandate<command> + ed<past participle suffix>
- mandate (from Latin mandatum "thing commanded," from mandare "to order, entrust," combining manus "hand" + dare "to give"). The root suggests the act of handing over authority or responsibility.
- ed (English past participle suffix, indicating completed action).
Etymology Origin:
The word traces back to the Latin mandare, where manus (hand) symbolized control or delivery, and dare (to give) implied transfer. Over time, "mandate" evolved from a literal "handing over" of orders to a broader sense of authoritative instruction. The suffix -ed marks it as a completed action (past tense or passive participle).
The new policy mandated stricter safety protocols.
Vaccinations were mandated for all healthcare workers.
The judge mandated community service for the offender.
The law mandated equal pay for equal work.
The board mandated a review of financial practices.