mandate

(noun) a document giving an official instruction or command. Synonyms: authorization, authorisation.

(noun) a territory surrendered by Turkey or Germany after World War I and put under the tutelage of some other European power until they are able to stand by themselves. Synonyms: mandatory.

(noun) the commission that is given to a government and its policies through an electoral victory.

(verb) assign under a mandate. Example: "Mandate a colony."

(verb) make mandatory. Example: "The new director of the school board mandated regular tests."

(verb) assign authority to.