Order (5)
(Other definitions for mandate that I've seen before include "Official order or commission to do something" , "Authority conferred on a tandem" , "Social appointment for male - or authority given" , "Legal authorisation" , "Make compulsory" .)
'order' is the definition.
(I know that order can be written as command)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for command that I've seen before include "Instruction, order" , "Order; dominate" , "Bidding" , "Understanding" , "Direct" .)
'order' is the definition.
(I know that order can be written as decree)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for decree that I've seen before include "Formal order or ruling" , "Recede (anag.)" , "An official proclamation or ruling" , "Issue an edict" , "Legally-binding edict" .)
(Other definitions for edict that I've seen before include "Authoritative decree" , "An official command" , "Decree by authority" , "Legally binding proclamation" , "Injunction" .)
'order' is the definition.
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This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for align that I've seen before include "Make (things) fit together" , "Regulate, arrange in line" , "Join as ally of malignant sort (5)" , "Bring into correct relation" , "Dress; make straight" .)
'order' is the definition.
(I know that order can be written as instruction)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for instruction that I've seen before include "summons?" , "Direction, order" , "Teacher's job" , "Training" , "Teaching" .)