mandatary

[ man-duh-ter-ee ]

noun

, plural man·da·tar·ies.

1. a person or nation holding a mandate.

Word History and Origins

Origin of mandatary¹

First recorded in 1605–15, mandatary is from the Late Latin word mandātārius one to whom a charge is given. See mandate, -ary

Example Sentences

Some also carried signs critical of vaccines and against making the coronavirus shots mandatary.

From Seattle Times

Hungary's prime minister has called for a national referendum on the European Union's plan for a mandatary quota for the resettlement of migrants and refugees.

From US News

Earlier this year, the PGA Tour board preliminary approved an amendment to tournament regulations so that "mandatary obligation" is considered with its provision on major medical issues and a family crisis.

From US News

The duties of these mandataries are generally the same in any degree of rank.

From Project Gutenberg

But if they find that Constantinople and Armenia are to be taken away from them, then I imagine that they would vigorously oppose any mandatary whatsoever.

From Project Gutenberg