mandat

This is the 2883rd most frequent Polish word.


mandat

A fine or ticket issued for a violation (e.g., traffic offense).


Here, 'mandat' refers to a penalty given for a traffic violation or similar offense, commonly understood context in Polish.

Dostałem mandat za przekroczenie prędkości.

I received a fine for speeding.


In this context, 'mandat' refers to a legal or official right, such as a parliamentary mandate or seat.

Jej partia zdobyła mandat poselski w wyborach.

Her party won a parliamentary seat in the elections.


The use of 'mandat' here pertains to the process of issuing a formal document, again in the sense of a fine or official notice.

Czy mandat został wręczony w sposób zgodny z prawem?

Was the ticket issued in accordance with the law?