Lexica → Word → mandamus
Letter | M |
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Letter name | em |
Pronounciation | /ɛm/ |
Word: | mandamus |
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Pronounciation: | |
Century: | 21st |
DA Name: | mandamus |
Era: | C.E. |
Origin: | Original |
Type: | Official |
Source Language: | Latin |
Source Language Words: | |
Source Text: | |
Definition: | From ancient pre-Vatican Latin mandamus="we command". A WRIT in COMMON LAW that compels a COURT or government officer to perform their obligations of office correctly as defined by DUE PROCESS. |