Mandamus

(definition) by Webster 1913 Wed Dec 22 1999 at 1:02:14

Man*da"mus (?), n. [L., we command, fr. mandare to command.] Law

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.

 

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