mandatary
Americannoun
PLURAL
mandatariesEtymology
Origin of mandatary
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
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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.
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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.
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In every case the mandatary will render an annual report, and the degree of its authority will be defined.
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