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Authoritative commands (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

mandates

(Other definitions for mandates that I've seen before include "instructions" , "Authorisations" , "Authorizations to act on behalf of others" , "Authorities given to perform certain tasks" , "Commissions to act for others" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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