The Only Use of
mandate
in
Frankenstein - 1831 version
- The generous nature of Safie was outraged by this command; she attempted to expostulate with her father, but he left her angrily, reiterating his tyrannical mandate.
p. 129.2mandate = instruction that must be followed
Definition:
an official order or authority to act -- either as a command that must be followed or as power given to carry out policies