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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“Mandatary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mandatary. Accessed 29 Dec. 2024.

Legal Definition

plural mandataries
: a person to whom the power to transact business for another under a mandate is given
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