mandated reporter

noun

A person who has regular contact with vulnerable people and is therefore legally required to ensure that any observed or suspected abuse is reported to authorities.

Meanings

nounmandated reporter (plural mandated reporters)

plural mandated reporters

  1. A person who has regular contact with vulnerable people and is therefore legally required to ensure that any observed or suspected abuse is reported to authorities.

    Synonyms: mandatory reporter

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA person who has regular contact with vulnerable people and is therefore legally required to ensure that any observed or suspected abuse is reported to authorities.

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APA

mandated reporter. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/mandated%20reporter

MLA

“mandated reporter.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/mandated%20reporter. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “mandated reporter,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/mandated%20reporter.

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