* Formal/Political: The new government has a clear mandate to address climate change.
* Official/Legal: The company's safety procedures are mandated by the government.
* Personal/Informal: My doctor mandated that I rest for a week after surgery.
* Direct/Commanding: The general mandated a full retreat.
* Indirect/Implied: The results of the election gave the party a mandate to reform the education system.
Please note: "Mandate" can be both a noun and a verb, and its meaning can shift slightly depending on the context.