writ of mandamus

Noun

Meaning

writ of mandamus (plural writs of mandamus)

(law) A writ that compels a government entity to perform mandatory or purely ministerial duties correctly.

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Synonyms

mandamus

Hypernyms

judicial writ

Related terms

mandamus

Close letter words and terms

writ of error writ of execution writ of inquiry writ of payment writ of privilege writ of prohibition