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Authorized vs Mandated - What's the difference?

authorized | mandated |

As adjectives the difference between authorized and mandated

is that authorized is allowed while mandated is required, mandatory.

As verbs the difference between authorized and mandated

is that authorized is (authorize) while mandated is (mandate).

authorized

English

Alternative forms

* authorised

Adjective

(-)
  • allowed.

    • Antonyms

    * unauthorized

    Verb

    (head)
  • (authorize)

    • mandated

    English

    Adjective

    (-)
  • required, mandatory

    • Verb

    (head)
  • (mandate)
    • The precautions were mandated by a judge.