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    Mandato (en. Mandate)

    /manˈdato/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Order issued by a competent authority.
    The judge's mandate is to uphold the law.
    El mandato del juez es cumplir la ley.
    Position or responsibility assigned to someone.
    The leader received the mandate to carry out reforms.
    El mandatario recibió el mandato de llevar a cabo reformas.
    Duration of the position or authority held by a mandate holder.
    His mandate as president was very controversial.
    Su mandato como presidente fue muy controversial.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'mandatum', which means 'that which is commanded'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    constitutional mandate
    Provision or norm established by a constitution.
    mandato constitucional
    UN mandate
    Decision made by the United Nations.
    mandato de la ONU
    popular mandate
    Authorization received by a leader from the people.
    mandato popular

    Related Words

    mandate holder
    Person who holds a public office by mandate.
    mandatario
    to command
    To give an order or instruction.
    mandar
    social mandate
    Expectations of society towards a government or leader.
    mandato social

    Slang Meanings

    Paper mandate
    When there is a paper mandate, it means it is just formality.
    Cuando hay un mandato de papel, significa que es solo formalidad.
    Casual mandate
    The boss gave a casual mandate and then regretted it.
    El jefe dio un mandato a la ligera y luego se arrepintió.