English Explanatory Dictionary

mandamus

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A common law prerogative writ that compels a court or government officer to perform mandatory or purely ministerial duties correctly.
verb
  1. To serve a writ of this kind upon.

Pronunciation

/mænˈdeɪməs/ en-uk-mandamus.opus

Word forms

mandamus mandamuses mandamusing mandamused

Etymology

From Latin mandāmus (“we command”).

Derived words

writ of mandamus
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