Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

mandado

noun
/mənˈdɑː.doʊ/
Definition
A written command or order issued by a legal authority.
Examples
  • The judge issued a mandado for the suspect’s arrest.
  • In some countries, a mandado can also refer to an order for payment.
Meaning
In legal terms, ‘mandado’ refers to a formal directive typically used to instruct a subordinate authority to act or to enforce a law, often seen in judicial contexts.
Synonyms
  • order
  • command
  • writ
  • directive