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Mandamus
/mænˈdeɪməs/
A common law prerogative writ that compels a court or government officer to perform mandatory or purely ministerial duties correctly.
📖 Definitions of "Mandamus"
noun
- 1
A common law prerogative writ that compels a court or government officer to perform mandatory or purely ministerial duties correctly.
verb
- 1
To serve a writ of this kind upon.
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