The Only Use
mandate
in
Frankenstein - 1831 version
(Edited)
- 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
Definitions:
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(1)
(mandate as in: a mandate requiring) an official order or requirement
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(2)
(mandate as in: an electoral mandate) power or authority given to carry out policies -- typically given by voters
- (3) (meaning too rare to warrant focus)