Definition of mandamus Mandamus
/mændejˈmʌs/ - [mandeymus] - man•da•mus
We found 4 definitions of mandamus from 4 different sources.
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What does mandamus mean?
WordNet
NounPlural: mandami |
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| mandamus - an extraordinary writ commanding an official to perform a ministerial act that the law recognizes as an absolute duty and not a matter for the official's discretion; used only when all other judicial remedies fail | ||
| writ of mandamus | ||
| judicial writ, writ (law) a legal document issued by a court or judicial officer | ||
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Wiktionary 
- mandamus (Noun)
A common law prerogative writ that compels a court or government officer to perform mandatory or purely ministerial duties correctly.
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- mandamus (n.)
A writ issued by a superior court and directed to some inferior tribunal, or to some corporation or person exercising authority, commanding the performance of some specified duty.
Part of speech
🔤- mandamus, verb, present, 1st person singular of mandamus (infinitive).
- mandamus, verb (infinitive).
- mandamus, noun, singular of mandamuses.
