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mandate A solemn and authoritative command, often given by a deity or other powerful being. ■ "Thou shalt not covet thy neighbor's wife" was the divine mandate handed down to Moses on Mount Sinai.; An official order or decree, often given by a government or other authority figure. ■ "All citizens must wear masks in public places to prevent the spread of COVID-19" was the government's mandate during the pandemic.; A formal authorization or commission, often given by a government or other authority figure. ■ "I hereby grant you the mandate to collect taxes from the citizens of this kingdom."
colonials A term used to describe people who live in the United States but are not American citizens. ■ "I may be a colonials, but I love America just as much as any born-and-raised citizen!"
Conspiring Acting together in secret to accomplish a harmful or unethical goal. ■ "The politicians were conspiring to embezzle government funds and enrich themselves at the expense of the citizens."
cops A group of law enforcement officers who are responsible for upholding the law and protecting citizens. ■ Why did the cop get arrested? Because he broke the law!
Entrenched To be firmly established and deeply ingrained, often to the point of being difficult to remove or change. ■ "The government's entrenched corruption is a major concern for citizens."
instituted To establish an organization or system with a great deal of authority and power. ■ "The government instituted a new law to protect citizens' privacy."
institutionalized To make something official or legally established. ■ "The government has institutionalized a program to provide free healthcare to all citizens."
recruited To be convinced to join a group or cause, often through force or deception. ■ The government recruited the citizens by promising them that they would be rewarded for their loyalty.
supervised having someone watch over your every move, like a shadowy government agency stalking its citizens. ■ "I'm sorry, but you will be supervised at all times while using the public restroom. We take cleanliness very seriously here."
communists A group of people who believe in collective ownership of the means of production and distribution, and the abolition of private property. ■ "The communist government had a strange obsession with controlling every aspect of its citizens' lives, from their work to their leisure time."
Constitution A written document that defines the laws and principles of a country or organization. ■ When the new king decided to change the constitution, he was met with fierce resistance from the citizens who were afraid of losing their rights.
Dictators A group of people who have the power to make decisions for everyone else, but always seem to be making the wrong ones. ■ The dictators decided that no one could leave their homes after 8 pm, causing a mass panic among the citizens.
dictatorship A form of government where one person has absolute power, and all other citizens are treated like idiots. ■ "I don't know why people complain about living under a dictatorship. It's so much easier to just do whatever the boss says."
knight A gallant and chivalrous man, who is always ready to do battle for his kingdom. ■ "Sir Knight-a-lot" rode into town on his trusty steed, sword held high, ready to defend the citizens from any threat. Unfortunately, he was more interested in eating ice cream than fighting monsters."
patrolmen A humorous term for a police officer who drives a car or walks around to ensure the safety of citizens. ■ "I saw a group of patrolmen eating donuts at the coffee shop. I knew they were serious about their job."
Policemen A group of people who are trained to enforce laws and protect citizens, but somehow always manage to make themselves look like buffoons. ■ "I accidentally spilled coffee on the policemen's uniforms. They couldn't stop laughing at how funny they looked."
Profiling The act of determining the characteristics and behavior patterns of a person or group of people based on their age, race, gender, income, and other demographic information. ■ When the government started collecting data on all citizens' internet activity, many people became paranoid about profiling. They worried that their online habits would be used to label them as suspicious or even criminal.
restored To return something or someone to its previous state after a period of decline or neglect. ■ After years of being ignored, the once-great city was finally restored to its former glory thanks to the tireless efforts of a dedicated group of citizens.
tricycle A three-wheeled vehicle designed for one person, often used by children or senior citizens. ■ I remember when I was a kid, my grandma would take me on rides around the block on her old tricycle. It was so slow, but we had such a good time!
wicked An extremely evil, malicious person who does harm to others with great pleasure. ■ "I knew that wicked politician was going to screw over the citizens of this town. But I couldn't resist voting for them because they were so charming."