mandamus Definition
man·da·mus (man dā′məs)
noun
Law a writ commanding that a specified thing be done, issued by a higher court to a lower one, or to a private or municipal corporation, government agency, official, etc.
Etymology: L, we command, 1st pers. pl., pres. indic., of mandare: see mandate
transitive verb
Informal to serve with or command by such a writ
mandamus Law Definition
n
A writ issued by a court to compel a public official
(including the judge of a lesser court) to perform a task or duty.
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