This is the 9082nd most frequent French word.
commettant
"Commettant" refers to a principal or employer who appoints someone to act on their behalf.
In this context, 'commettant' refers to a principal in a legal or contractual relationship with an agent.
Le commettant est responsable des actions de son préposé.
The principal is responsible for the actions of their agent.
Here, 'commettant' indicates someone who has delegated tasks to another party, often in an employee-employer context.
En France, le commettant a des obligations envers son employé.
In France, the principal has obligations toward their employee.
In this sentence, 'commettant' describes someone who entrusts responsibilities to another individual.