Third-person singular simple present indicative form of carry the mantle

present participle of carry the mantle

The act of one who carries the mantle.

simple past tense and past participle of pick up the mantle

Synonym of assume the mantle.

simple past tense and past participle of assume the mantle

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of pick up the mantle

(figuratively, with "of") To hold a specific role or position, along with any associated responsibilities.

(law, Commonwealth of Nations) A stock short title used for legislation relating to the electoral system.

(law, UK) A collective title for a particular collection of Acts of Parliament of the United Kingdom relating to the electoral system; not merely equivalent to every Representation of the People Act.