Mandate Territory
/ˈmæn.deɪt ˈtɛr.ɪ.tɔːr.i/
Definitions
- (n.) A territory placed under the administration of a mandatory power by an international mandate, often coming from the League of Nations or United Nations.
The mandate territory was governed by the appointed authority until independence was achieved.
Forms
- mandate territory
- mandate territories
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Commentary
The term is chiefly historical and relates to international law on trusteeship and decolonization, requiring precision when referring to specific mandates.
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