# mandates

Pronunciation: say "MAN-dayts" /ˈmændeɪts/

## Noun

1. Plural of mandate. — plural of mandate
   - Simple: Plural of mandate. Use this form when talking about more than one official order.
   - _Federal mandates required schools to update their accessibility plans._
   - _The two agencies issued conflicting mandates about reporting deadlines._

## Verb

2. Third-person singular simple present of mandate. — third-person singular simple present indicative of mandate
   - Simple: Third-person singular simple present of mandate. Use this form with he, she, or it.
   - _The policy mandates a background check before any hire._
   - _State regulation mandates that restaurants post their inspection scores._

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