Meaning Of The Word Mandamus
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Mandamus Meaning
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What's The Definition Of Mandamus?
mandamus in American English
a writ commanding that a specified thing be done, issued by a higher court to a lower one, or to a private or municipal corporation, government agency, official, etc. to serve with or command by such a writ noun: a writ from a superior court to an inferior court or to an officer, corporation, etc., commanding that a specified thing be done transitive verb: to intimidate or serve with such writ mandamus in British English noun: formerly a writ from, now an order of, a superior court commanding an inferior tribunal, public official, corporation, etc, to carry out a public duty |
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