() an official order and instruction given to sb to perform a particular task 命令；训令◆Her mandate is to help the company perform at its peak. 她的命令旨在帮助公司高效运转。◆The bank had no mandate to honour the cheque. 这家银行没有接到任何兑付这张支票的支付命令。
a document that gives a bank or sb else the power to deal with your account 授权文件◆Your new bank will ask you to sign a mandate enabling them to act on your behalf. 你的新银行将要求你签署授权书以使他们能够代表你行事。