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Writ Of Mandamus.
Writ Of Mandamus - as a 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
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
mandamusExample Sentences
"The court issued a writ of mandamus ordering the government to release the documents."
"The petitioner filed a writ of mandamus seeking to compel the defendant to comply with the court order."
"The judge denied the request for a writ of mandamus, stating that it was not warranted in this case."
"The writ of mandamus was served on the respondent, requiring them to appear in court."
"The attorney argued that the writ of mandamus was necessary to ensure a fair trial for the defendant."