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

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

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