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.
an order of mandamus
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'.

Definition of mandamus in US English:

mandamus

nounmænˈdeɪməsmanˈdāməs

Law

A judicial writ issued as a command to an inferior court or ordering a person to perform a public or statutory duty.
a writ of mandamus
Example sentencesExamples
- Because if one is speaking about prohibition and mandamus, prohibition and mandamus are concerned with duties.
- 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.
- The same would apply if an order of mandamus were made.
- 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.

Origin

Mid 16th century: from Latin, literally ‘we command’.

单词	mandamus
释义	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. an order of mandamus 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'. Definition of mandamus in US English: mandamus nounmænˈdeɪməsmanˈdāməs Law A judicial writ issued as a command to an inferior court or ordering a person to perform a public or statutory duty. a writ of mandamus Example sentencesExamples Because if one is speaking about prohibition and mandamus, prohibition and mandamus are concerned with duties. 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. The same would apply if an order of mandamus were made. 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. Origin Mid 16th century: from Latin, literally ‘we command’.
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