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mandamus

Pronunciation: /manˈdeɪməs/
Definition of mandamus

noun

[mass noun] Law
  • a judicial writ issued as a command to an inferior court or ordering a person to perform a public or statutory duty: an order of mandamus

Origin:

mid 16th century: from Latin, literally 'we command'

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