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Meaning of mandamus

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

mandamus

Pronunciation:/mænˈdeɪməs/

noun

Definitions

  1. A common law prerogative writ that compels a court or government officer to perform mandatory or purely ministerial duties correctly.

verb

Definitions

  1. To serve a writ of this kind upon.