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mando
What does mando mean?
Required, not optional. A 'mando' count or lockdown must be complied with.
"Yard recall is mando, everybody has to come in."
Origin
Clipping of 'mandatory.'
Frequently asked questions
What does mando mean?
Mando is short for 'mandatory,' meaning something is required and not optional, like a count or lockdown that everyone must comply with.
How is mando used in prison?
It describes any order that can't be skipped, as in 'yard recall is mando,' meaning everyone has to come in.
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