The philosophical construct that is the basis of the authority of the Son of Heaven.

Any such mandate or blessing.

(politics) A situation in which a person has been elected to two different bodies with different competencies, for example being a member of both a national legislature, and of a local authority.

plural of dual mandate

plural of Mandate of Heaven

A person who has regular contact with vulnerable people and is therefore legally required to ensure that any observed or suspected abuse is reported to authorities.

plural of mandated reporter

plural of mandatee

A person appointed to some office by mandate.