# mandating

Pronunciation: say "MAN-dayt-ing" /ˈmændeɪtɪŋ/

## Verb

1. Present participle of mandate. — present participle and gerund of mandate
   - Simple: Present participle of mandate. Use this form for ordering something right now, as in "is mandating."
   - _The policy mandating annual training takes effect next month._
   - _Lawmakers are mandating stricter emissions standards for new vehicles._

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