Mandamus (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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noun, plural man·da·mus·es.
  1. 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)
  1. to intimidate or serve with such writ.
noun plural -muses
  1. 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
Mandamus (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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