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writ of man·damus
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mandamus, writ of mandamusnoun
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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writ of mandamus
A writ of mandamus is a judicial order from a higher court to a lower court, government agency, corporation, or individual to perform, without delay, a duty that is a legal requirement. It is often issued when the authority has failed to perform a duty, or has overstepped its jurisdiction, and is used to protect a person's rights against public authorities. It is an extraordinary remedy, used only when other remedies are inadequate.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of writ of mandamus in Chaldean Numerology is: 2
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of writ of mandamus in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6
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- Schreiben von MandamusGerman
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