Official directive Crossword Clue

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Official directive Crossword Answer

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MANDATE

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(verb)
1. decide with authority
2. issue a decree
(noun)
1. a legally binding command or decision entered on the court record (as if issued by a court or judge)

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

DIRECTIVE (adjective)
1. showing the way by conducting or leading; imposing direction on
DIRECTIVE (noun)
1. a pronouncement encouraging or banning some activity
OFFICIAL (adjective)
1. conforming to set usage, procedure, or discipline
2. having official authority or sanction
OFFICIAL (noun)
1. a worker who holds or is invested with an office
2. someone who administers the rules of a game or sport

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

MANDATE
(7 letters)

Hint 4: Anagram

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RECEDE

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