Mandamus
/ˌmændəˈmʌs/
Definitions
- (n.) A judicial writ issued as a command to an inferior court or ordering a government official to perform a duty.
The court issued a mandamus directing the agency to comply with the legal requirements.
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Commentary
Mandamus is typically used to compel government officials or lower courts to fulfill mandatory duties, not to direct discretionary actions.
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