noun
delegation contract; mandate agreement
A legal contract in which one party delegates authority to another to perform certain acts, such as a guardian managing affairs. Used in legal contexts.
成年後見人は、委任契約に基づいて財産を管理する。
The adult guardian manages the property based on a delegation contract.
委任状 is a written power of attorney, while 委任契約 is the broader contract establishing the delegation relationship.
Compound of 委任 (delegation) and 契約 (contract).