Definition of mandatary in English:
mandatary
(also mandatory)
nounPlural mandataries ˈmandət(ə)riˈmændəˌtɛri
historical A person or state receiving a mandate.
Example sentencesExamples
- Through contractual agreements or other comparable means, we shall ensure that your personal information is protected when processed by our mandataries and external agencies.
- Of these, 27 attended and voted at the meeting called to discuss the proposal and a further 27 authorised mandatories to vote on their behalf.
- The territories were designated as mandatories but were ultimately assigned on the basis of military occupation.
- If the exporter is not a resident of Canada, the application must be made by an agent or mandatary who is a resident of Canada.
- The mandatories believed they should have the autonomy to administer their mandates without oversight from Geneva.
Origin
Late 15th century (denoting a person appointed by a papal mandate): from late Latin mandatarius, from mandatum (see mandate).
Definition of mandatary in US English:
mandatary
nounˈmandəˌterēˈmændəˌtɛri
historical A person or country receiving a mandate.
Example sentencesExamples
- If the exporter is not a resident of Canada, the application must be made by an agent or mandatary who is a resident of Canada.
- Of these, 27 attended and voted at the meeting called to discuss the proposal and a further 27 authorised mandatories to vote on their behalf.
- Through contractual agreements or other comparable means, we shall ensure that your personal information is protected when processed by our mandataries and external agencies.
- The territories were designated as mandatories but were ultimately assigned on the basis of military occupation.
- The mandatories believed they should have the autonomy to administer their mandates without oversight from Geneva.
Origin
Late 15th century (denoting a person appointed by a papal mandate): from late Latin mandatarius, from mandatum (see mandate).