1. a person who gives a mandate or command to another
Usage: legal; formal

Examples

• The mandator authorized the agent to act on his behalf.
• In the contract, the mandator retained the right to revoke the mandate.
• The mandator must clearly specify the scope of authority granted.
• Legal disputes arose between the mandator and the mandatary.
• The mandator’s instructions were detailed and specific.
• Without proper documentation, the mandator’s intent was unclear.