mandatary

noun

man·​da·​tary ˈman-də-ˌter-ē How to pronounce mandatary (audio)
plural mandataries

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of mandatary was in the 15th century

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Cite this Entry

“Mandatary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mandatary. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Legal Definition

mandatary

noun
man·​da·​tary ˈman-də-ˌter-ē How to pronounce mandatary (audio)
plural mandataries
: a person to whom the power to transact business for another under a mandate is given
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