mandement
/ˈmɑːndm(ə)nt/ /ˈmandm(ə)nt/Now archaic and historical
noun
That which is commanded; a commandment or order (usually written); (Scottish ) a formal authorization for one person to act on behalf of another.
Origin
Middle English; earliest use found in The Chronicle of Robert of Gloucester. From Anglo-Norman mandement, maundement, Old French mandement from mander + -ment.