Definition of writ of mandamus Writ of mandamus
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What does writ of mandamus mean?
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| writ of 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 | ||
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| judicial writ, writ (law) a legal document issued by a court or judicial officer | ||
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- writ of mandamus (Noun)
A writ that compels a government entity to perform mandatory or purely ministerial duties correctly.
