Definition of the word mandated

The word "mandated" originates from the Latin word "mandare," which means "to order" or "to command." This Latin verb is derived from the phrase "manu dare," which literally means "to give by hand." In English, the verb "mandate" has been used since the 15th century to mean "to require or demand by order or authority." Over time, the adjective "mandated" emerged to describe something that is required, specified, or imposed by a law, regulation, or authority. In modern usage, "mandated" is often used to describe a requirement or duty that is legally or officially imposed, such as a government-mandated program or a court-mandated sentence.