Does "mandate to proceed" mean "mandate that shall be carried out"?

[NewHopeR]

Does "mandate to proceed" mean "mandate that shall be carried out"?

Context:
Some argue that such research (human embryonic study) violates the sanctity of human life; others posit that the potential to alleviate human suffering constitutes an ethical mandate to proceed.

 

[mxreader]

Re: Does "mandate to proceed" mean "mandate that shall be carried out"?

Context:
Some argue that such research (human embryonic study) violates the sanctity of human life; others posit that the potential to alleviate human suffering constitutes an ethical mandate to proceed (with the research).

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[NewHopeR]

Re: Does "mandate to proceed" mean "mandate that shall be carried out"?

Thanks

 

[Rover_KE]

Re: Does "mandate to proceed" mean "mandate that shall be carried out"?

It means they are ethically authorised to carry on with the research.

Rover

 

[BobK]

Re: Does "mandate to proceed" mean "mandate that shall be carried out"?

:up: - but more than just 'authorised'. If something authorised them it would be a license. A mandate is more of a command. The sentence is referring to people who think that because researchers can proceed they must.

b

 

[susiedq]

Re: Does "mandate to proceed" mean "mandate that shall be carried out"?

I'd say it means an ethical obligation to continue on with the research since it could benefit many people.