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mandamus

The correct spelling is mandamus.

How to pronounce mandamus

/mænˈdeɪməs/
noun

IPA: /mænˈdeɪməs/

Say it like: Man-dam-us

The correct spelling is mandamus. A common law prerogative writ that compels a court or government officer to perform mandatory or purely ministerial duties correctly.

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Meanings

noun

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

verb

  1. 1.To serve a writ of this kind upon.

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