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1. Mandate

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   The term mandate, derived from the Latin mandatum meaning "something entrusted," refers broadly to an authoritative instruction, commission, or authorization granted by a constituency to its representative or government to carry out specific policies or governance actions. In political science, the concept is typically invoked following a decisive electoral victory, suggesting that the outcome confers legitimacy and a specific directive upon the winners [1].
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