Associations to the word «Mandamus»

Wiktionary

MANDAMUS, noun. (legal) A common law prerogative writ that compels a court or government officer to perform mandatory or purely ministerial duties correctly.

Dictionary definition

MANDAMUS, noun. An extraordinary writ commanding an official to perform a ministerial act that the law recognizes as an absolute duty and not a matter for the official's discretion; used only when all other judicial remedies fail.

Wise words

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