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A mandate is a formal order or authorization for an act. You may be obliged to do something because of a mandate, but the words are not interchangeable. I had a mandate from the governor to collect taxes.
- A mandate is a formal order or authorization for an act.
- You may be obliged to do something because of a mandate, but the words are not interchangeable.
- I had a mandate from the governor to collect taxes.
- (I was authorized to do so).
- I have an obligation to collect taxes.
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A mandate is a formal order or authorization for an act. You may be obliged to do something because of a mandate, but the words are not interchangeable.
I had a mandate from the governor to collect taxes. (I was authorized to do so).
I have an obligation to collect taxes. (My duty is to collect them.)
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I had a mandate from the governor to collect taxes. (I was authorized to do so).
I have an obligation to collect taxes. (My duty is to collect them.)
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