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Originally: a writ, mandate, etc., issued by a monarch, directing the performance of a particular act; spec. (a) a writ issued under certain…
Law. That precludes further question or debate; admitting no refusal; spec. that quashes or ends an action if upheld, as peremptory defence, peremp…