Definition of mandamus in English:
mandamus
noun manˈdeɪməsmænˈdeɪməs
mass nounLaw A judicial writ issued as a command to an inferior court or ordering a person to perform a public or statutory duty.
Example sentencesExamples
- A writ of mandamus was sought and granted by the High Court.
- No error of law has been shown that would attract the writ of mandamus.
- Nonetheless I think that it is preferable to remit the question to him rather than to grant an order of mandamus requiring the Commissioner to grant leave.
- The same would apply if an order of mandamus were made.
- Because if one is speaking about prohibition and mandamus, prohibition and mandamus are concerned with duties.
Origin
Mid 16th century: from Latin, literally 'we command'.