Mandatos (en. Mandates)
/manˈdatos/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
A set of orders or instructions that must be followed.
The leader's mandates must be respected by all team members.
Los mandatos del líder deben ser respetados por todos los miembros del equipo.
Guidelines established by an authority to guide behavior.
The organization's mandates are clear and specific.
Los mandatos de la organización son claros y específicos.
Resolutions or provisions made by a decision-making body.
The council issued mandates to improve the quality of service.
El consejo emitió mandatos para mejorar la calidad del servicio.
Etymology
From Latin 'mandatum', which means 'order' or 'commission'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
judicial mandate
An order issued by a judge that must be respected.
mandato judicial
give mandates
To give orders or instructions to someone.
dar mandatos
follow the mandates
To comply with the given orders or guidelines.
seguir los mandatos
Related Words
mandatary
A person who receives a mandate or commission.
mandatario
mandate
An order or provision given to someone to carry out an action.
mandato
to command
To give orders or direct others.
mandar
Slang Meanings
Orders imposed without discussion.
The boss always gives mandates that must be followed without question.
El jefe siempre da mandatos que hay que seguir sin cuestionar.
Recommendations in an authoritative tone.
I don't like mandates in the office; I prefer ideas to be suggested.
No me gustan los mandatos en la oficina, prefiero que se sugieran ideas.