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Writ From A Superior Court Crossword Clue
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MANDAMUS which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
MANDAMUS
Updated: October 10, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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We think the answer is "MANDAMUS" which means:
- 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 verb
- • To serve a writ of this kind upon.
An example sentence would be:
- • "The attorney filed a petition for a writ of mandamus to compel the government to release the documents."
- • "The court issued a writ of mandamus ordering the agency to reconsider their decision."
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| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| New York Times06 Jan 1978 | Down 38 | |
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