mandatum
- noun
- /mænˈdeɪtəm/
- Archaic
:
mandato
- Before starting his new role, he received a mandatum from the church outlining his responsibilities.
Examples
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A mandatum from the court required the company to release the documents.
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During the ceremony, the priest read the mandatum aloud to the congregation.
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The bishop issued a mandatum to the clergy regarding the new policy.
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The mandatum was clear.
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Please follow the mandatum!
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The bishop issued a formal mandatum to ensure all clergy followed the new guidelines.
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The legal expert explained that the mandatum must be adhered to by all those involved in the case.
Synonyms
∞
3.0
An instruction from someone in power that must be followed
160
5.3
An official paper that tells a person or group to do something
141
6.7
An important rule given by a religious or moral leader
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6.1
An official instruction from a government or organization
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8.5
An official order that a government or person in power gives
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7.2
An official order from a person or government in power that people must follow
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5.7
A rule or principle you must follow
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9.9
A court order that tells a public official or government body to do a duty required by law
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9.9
A court order that tells a government official to do a legal duty after other options fail
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9.4
A strict order given by people in power without asking others
A formal official order given by a church or court
An official rule made by a ruler or council
Surface Forms
Etymology
Mandatum also comes from Latin mandare, the same root behind English mandate and related to command, all meaning an 'order'. That's why a mandatum can mean a formal command in legal or religious contexts.