No. 767 in Spanish
mandato
A "mandato" is a command, mandate, or order.
In a sentence
El mandato del presidente dura cuatro años.
The president's mandate lasts four years.
In this sentence, 'mandato' refers to a period of time during which a person, such as a president, holds an official position and exercises authority.
Emitieron un mandato judicial para investigar el caso.
A judicial mandate was issued to investigate the case.
Here, 'mandato' is used to describe a legal order or directive issued by a court or authority.
El jefe dio un mandato claro a sus empleados.
The boss gave a clear mandate to his employees.
In this context, 'mandato' signifies a command or directive given by someone in a position of leadership or authority.
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