unmandated

man·date

U u

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [man-deyt]
- /ˈmæn deɪt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [man-deyt]
- /ˈmæn deɪt/

Definitions of unmandated word

noun unmandated a command or authorization to act in a particular way on a public issue given by the electorate to its representative: The president had a clear mandate to end the war. 1
noun unmandated a command from a superior court or official to a lower one: The appellate court resolved the appeal and issued a mandate to the district judge. 1
noun unmandated an authoritative order or command: a royal mandate. 1
noun unmandated (in the League of Nations) a commission given to a nation to administer the government and affairs of a former Turkish territory or German colony. 1
noun unmandated a mandated territory or colony. 1
noun unmandated Roman Catholic Church. an order issued by the pope, especially one commanding the preferment of a certain person to a benefice. 1

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Origin of unmandated

First appearance:

before 1540

One of the 30% oldest English words

1540-50; < Latin mandātum, noun use of neuter of mandātus, past participle of mandāre to commission, literally, to give into (someone's) hand. See manus, date1

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Parts of speech for Unmandated

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unmandated popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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