/mɑ̃dɑ̃/ (French)

Definitions

1. noun

A person or entity that appoints or commissions someone else to carry out a particular task or responsibility.

“The government was the mandant for the new infrastructure project, responsible for overseeing its development and implementation.”

2. noun

In law, a person or entity that appoints or commissions an attorney or advocate to act on their behalf in a legal proceeding.

“The mandant in the court case was represented by a team of experienced lawyers who argued on their behalf.”