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Term: EX MANDATO
Definition: Ex mandato means that something is done because someone in authority has given an order or instruction. It is a Latin term that refers to something that arises from a mandate.
EX MANDATO
Ex mandato means "according to the mandate" or "arising from a mandate." It is a Latin term used in history.
1. The lawyer acted ex mandato of his client, meaning he acted according to his client's instructions.
2. The king's decree was ex mandato, meaning it was issued by his authority.
The examples illustrate how ex mandato is used to indicate that something is done or issued based on a mandate or authority. In the first example, the lawyer acted according to his client's instructions, which is a mandate. In the second example, the king's decree was issued by his authority, which is also a mandate.