mandate

The authority given to a political party or candidate by the voters in an election.

An unambiguous instruction or authority to act.

A powerful and decisive authority to implement policies.

Authority granted by law.

A command or authorization given by a legislative body.

Authority to act based on political support or agenda.

A mandate given by the support of the general public.

A requirement imposed by a regulatory agency.

An authorization or requirement derived from a constitution.

A requirement from the federal government.

An instruction or authority given by the congress.

Authority that covers a wide range of areas or powers.

A command or requirement from the government.

A command or requirement from the state government.

A recently given authority or instruction.

The belief that a ruler's authority comes directly from a deity.

The act of making a mandate last longer.

The act of officially giving a mandate for a new period.

An official order or authority to do a specific thing.

Operating with the official permission or authority of an organization.

Authority given by a particular person or organization.

Having been given the authority to do something.

Acting without official permission or authority.

Within the scope of someone's authority. Often used with 'fail'.

To possess the authority to do something.

To try to obtain the authority to do something, often by asking for votes.

To gain authority, especially through an election or competition.

To be given authority.

To successfully obtain authority.

To grant someone the authority to act.

To acquire authority, often through effort.

To formally announce or give a command or authorization.

To prolong the period of an existing authority.