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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