mandamus (Meaning)
mandamus (n)
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
mandamus (n.)
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.
Synonyms & Antonyms of mandamus
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mandamus Sentence Examples
- The court issued a writ of mandamus compelling the city council to issue the building permit.
- The judge granted the mandamus petition, ordering the school board to reinstate the expelled student.
- The Supreme Court denied certiorari, allowing the mandamus order to stand.
- The writ of mandamus is a legal remedy that orders a government official to perform a specific duty.
- The mandamus statute provides statutory authority for courts to enforce their orders.
- The applicant must demonstrate a clear legal right to the relief sought in a mandamus action.
- The standard of review for mandamus is whether the lower court abused its discretion.
- The writ of mandamus is a powerful remedy that can be used to correct official misconduct.
- The legislature enacted the mandamus law to ensure that government officials comply with the law.
- The court's mandamus order has been appealed to the circuit court.
FAQs About the word mandamus
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 discre
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The court issued a writ of mandamus compelling the city council to issue the building permit.
The judge granted the mandamus petition, ordering the school board to reinstate the expelled student.
The Supreme Court denied certiorari, allowing the mandamus order to stand.
The writ of mandamus is a legal remedy that orders a government official to perform a specific duty.
