Command and Mandate

Command

Command noun - A statement of what to do that must be obeyed by those concerned.
Usage example: the captain's commands were followed without question

Mandate is a synonym for command in order topic. In some cases you can use "Mandate" instead the word "Command" as a noun or a verb, when it comes to topics like claim, direction, matter, decree.

Mandate

Mandate verb - To request the doing of by virtue of one's authority.
Usage example: the president of the sports league has mandated drug testing for all active members

Command is a synonym for mandate in demand topic. You can use "Command" instead the word "Mandate" as a noun or a verb, if it concerns topics such as claim, order, direction, matter.

How words are described

special special command special mandate
similar similar command similar mandate
direct direct command direct mandate
original original command original mandate
Other adjectives: actual, entire, absolute, personal, new, former, imperial, last, different.
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