Mandamyento (en. Mandate)

/man-da-myen-to/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
An official order or command issued by an authority.
The government issued a mandate to improve cleanliness in public areas.
Ipinatupad ng gobyerno ang isang mandamyento upang mapabuti ang kalinisan sa mga pampublikong lugar.
The process of granting authority to an individual or group for a specific purpose.
His mandate as the project leader is to manage all activities.
Ang kanyang mandamyento bilang lider ng proyekto ay upang pamahalaan ang lahat ng aktibidad.
A legal document that orders an action.
A mandate is required before proceeding with the prosecution of the case.
Kinakailangan ang mandamyento bago maisagawa ang pag-uusig sa kaso.

Etymology

Derived from the Spanish word 'mandamiento' meaning command.

Common Phrases and Expressions

mandate of law
An order based on existing laws.
mandamyento ng batas
disregard the mandate
Not following the order or command.
hindi alintana ang mandamyento

Related Words

order recipient
A person who gives or receives commands.
utusan
regulations
Rules or guidelines to be followed under a mandate.
panuntunan

Slang Meanings

An order that feels like a law, it must be followed.
This command is serious, so we really need to follow it.
Seryoso ang mandamyento na 'to, kaya kailangan talagang sumunod.
Rules or guidelines in a group.
You should know the group's commandments to avoid problems.
Dapat alam mo ang mandamyento ng tropa natin para walang gulo.
Exact directive or order from a person or organization.
We just received the mandate from the boss, the project is starting now.
Nakuha na natin ang mandamyento mula sa boss, simula na ang project.