mandamus in a sentence
n.
Definition
Mandamus is a judicial writ issued to compel a government agency or lower court to perform a duty mandated by law.
Sample Sentences
- The court issued a writ of mandamus to compel the agency to fulfill its statutory duties.
- In rare cases, a mandamus can be used to direct lower courts to correct a legal error.
- After much deliberation, the judge decided that a mandamus was necessary to ensure compliance with the law.
- The attorney filed for a mandamus to challenge the unreasonable delay in the processing of her client's application.
- Mandamus serves as a powerful tool for enforcing the performance of public officials when they fail to act.
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