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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Mandator, n. [L.] One who gives a mandate. = Mandant n. —1681 Stair Inst. (1693) i. xii. 3; etc.
[Having accepted a mandate, a person must perform, or renounce completely] so that the mandator be not hindred in obtaining thereafter another mandatar
