mandatedchange

noun

UK /ˈmæn.deɪ.tɪd tʃeɪndʒ/

US /ˈmæn.deɪ.tɪd tʃeɪndʒ/

A change that someone in charge says you must make.

The new safety rules brought a mandated change to how we ride bikes.

SYNONYMS

required change forced change compulsory change ordered change obligatory change

RELATED WORDS

rule order requirement directive instruction

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A change that a law or official rule makes necessary.

The city's mandated change to recycling bins starts next month.

3. A change that a boss or leader requires workers to follow.

The manager announced a mandated change in the store's opening hours.

4. A change that must happen because of an official decision.

The school's mandated change to the lunch menu surprised the students.