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mandato

mandate

noun man-DAH-toh Less Common

Origin: from Latin mandatum 'order, commission'

Also means

warrant

Usage Note

Mandato is an official authorization or term of office, as in mandato presidenziale. In law it also means a warrant, as in mandato d'arresto ('arrest warrant'); it doubles as the past participle of mandare ('to send').

Examples

"Il sindaco è al secondo mandato."

Natural Translation

The mayor is in his second term.

Literal Translation

The mayor is at-the second mandate.

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