mandamus
[ man-dey-muhs ]
noun,plural man·da·mus·es.
a writ from a superior court to an inferior court or to an officer, corporation, etc., commanding that a specified thing be done.
verb (used with object)
to intimidate or serve with such writ.
Origin of mandamus
1From the Latin word mandāmus we command
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British Dictionary definitions for mandamus
mandamus
/ (mænˈdeɪməs) /
nounplural -muses
law formerly a writ from, now an order of, a superior court commanding an inferior tribunal, public official, corporation, etc, to carry out a public duty
Origin of mandamus
1C16: Latin, literally: we command, from mandāre to command
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