das Mandat
Translation
mandate, seat (in parliament), power of attorney, brief
Examples
Der Abgeordnete hat sein Mandat niedergelegt.
The representative resigned his seat.
Der Anwalt erhielt das Mandat, ihn zu vertreten.
The lawyer received the mandate to represent him.
Die Partei gewann viele Mandate bei der Wahl.
The party won many seats in the election.
Grammar Patterns
((a mandate)) to have a mandate The politician has a strong mandate from the people.
((a mandate)) to receive a mandate She received the mandate to lead the negotiations.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Auftrag (order), Vollmacht (power of attorney), Befugnis (authority)
Etymology
From Latin "mandatum" (something entrusted), from "manus" (hand) + "dare" (to give). "Given into one's hand".
Memory Tips
It's a cognate of the English word "mandate". Both come from the same Latin root.