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mandamus
[ man-dey-muhs ]
noun
, plural man·da·mus·es.
- a writ from a superior court to an inferior court or to an officer, corporation, etc., commanding that a specified thing be done.
verb (used with object)
- to intimidate or serve with such writ.
mandamus
/ mænˈdeɪməs /
noun
- law formerly a writ from, now an order of, a superior court commanding an inferior tribunal, public official, corporation, etc, to carry out a public duty
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Word History and Origins
Origin of mandamus1
From the Latin word mandāmus we command
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Word History and Origins
Origin of mandamus1
C16: Latin, literally: we command, from mandāre to command
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Example Sentences
A member who has been wrongfully expelled may be restored by a mandamus proceeding issued by a court.
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This proceeding is called a mandamus, and is issued at the instance or request of the shareholders.
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As the actions of slander and libel have been described, only two others require notice, mandamus and quo warranto.
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Again: "The case of the mandamus may be the cloak, but the batture is recollected with still more resentment."
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Quamquidem deputationem mandamus eis notifficari et ipsis auditis prout juris fuerit ad ulteriora providebitur.
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