Meaning Of The Word Mandamus

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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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