mandative
Pronunciation: /ˈmændətɪv/
The English word “mandative” has 2 meanings listed here.
adjective
- Indicates the quality of being a command, or being related to the command.
- Noting the imperative use of the subjunctive, as in "I insist that he leave immediately".
Etymology
From mandate + -ive.
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