
Mandate
Hierarchy Implication
Suggests someone powerful, like a leader, gave the orders.

The new school policy came as a direct mandate from the principal.
Strong Connotation
Implies the order must be followed; it's not optional.

Our manager's mandate was clear: increase sales by 20%.
Compare with
CommandCommissionDecreeDirectionEdictInstructionObligationOrderRequirement
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