"We have a very, very strong negotiating position in all regards now in terms of the mandate we have got from Scotland," her adviser said.
"We're measuring success in terms of our mandate, which is stable employment and [inflation control]." And leave it to a central banker to pour cold water on hot market news: "While the Dow may be hitting a high, it's in nominal terms, not in real terms".
Constrained budgets and financial standing of most local planning authorities often cripple them in terms of their mandates to revitalize inner cities.
Think about what this means in terms of the dual mandate.
The public sector, which is underresourced and overused, is often characterized as being inefficient and ineffective in terms of meeting its mandate of accessible, affordable and appropriate health care.
Mr. Bernanke couched his argument in terms of the Fed's mandate to keep prices stable and maximize employment.
And in terms of consumer protection, the bill will mandate that platforms must identify highly experienced players and prohibit the participation of minors.
It doesn't really make sense to talk about a victory in such a close case, as neither campaign can present it as any kind of mandate; but in terms of energy and personal momentum, and a positive mental boost for the grueling campaign ahead, the victory was clearly all Sanders'.
Mr. Bernanke has justified the Nov. 3 decision in terms of both parts of the mandate, saying inflation is too low and unemployment too high.
