MANDAMUS

mandamus, writ of mandamus

(noun) 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

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Etymology

Noun

mandamus (plural mandamuses)

(law) A common law prerogative writ that compels a court or government officer to perform mandatory or purely ministerial duties correctly.

Verb

mandamus (third-person singular simple present mandamuses, present participle mandamusing, simple past and past participle mandamused)

(transitive) To serve a writ of this kind upon.

Source: Wiktionary

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

Definition: 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.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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