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1. (n.) mandamus
a writ from a superior court commanding that a specified thing be done.
Etymology: (< L mandāmus we command)
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1. (noun) mandamus, writ of mandamus
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
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1. (noun) mandamus
a writ issued by a superior court and directed to some inferior tribunal, or to some corporation or person exercising authority, commanding the performance of some specified duty
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