MANDAMUS
\mˈandaməs], \mˈandaməs], \m_ˈa_n_d_a_m_ə_s]\
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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
By Princeton University
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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
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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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.
By Oddity Software
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