| 单词 | mandamus |
| 释义 | mandamus (once / 33294 pages) n A mandamus is an order passed down from a court requiring that an official perform some particular function as an absolute duty. If a public official tries to do his job in whatever way he sees fit, a court might issue a mandamus, telling him, "This is your job duty — do it. Or else." Say you're a dogcatcher and you've been looking the other way while Tootles runs free, digging up flower beds. A court might issue a writ of mandamus ordering you to put Tootles in the pound. It's no longer up to you — it's time to bring Tootles in. WORD FAMILYmandamus: mandamuses USAGE EXAMPLESThey should let this sorry chapter in the history of City Hall end quickly, and accept the writ of mandamus issued by Otte. Washington Times(Oct 10, 2016) Majestro says he will file a petition for a writ of mandamus with the West Virginia Supreme Court against the state’s Public Defender Services. Washington Times(Jan 03, 2016) A petition for writ of mandamus to the Court of Appeals for the D.C. Forbes(Aug 05, 2014) 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 Syn|Hyper writ of mandamus judicial writ, writ (law) a legal document issued by a court or judicial officer |
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