mandate

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.

A document giving an official instruction or command.

The commission that is given to a government and its policies through an electoral victory.

Assign authority to.

Assign under a mandate.

“mandate a colony”

Make mandatory.

“the new director of the school board mandated regular tests”