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单词 mandamus
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Definition of mandamus in English:

mandamus

noun manˈdeɪməsmænˈdeɪməs
mass nounLaw
  • A judicial writ issued as a command to an inferior court or ordering a person to perform a public or statutory duty.

    〔律〕(向下级法院下达的)书面训令;(向个人下达的)法定义务执行令

    an order of mandamus

    法院训令。

    Example sentencesExamples
    • A writ of mandamus was sought and granted by the High Court.
    • No error of law has been shown that would attract the writ of mandamus.
    • Nonetheless I think that it is preferable to remit the question to him rather than to grant an order of mandamus requiring the Commissioner to grant leave.
    • The same would apply if an order of mandamus were made.
    • Because if one is speaking about prohibition and mandamus, prohibition and mandamus are concerned with duties.

Origin

Mid 16th century: from Latin, literally 'we command'.

Definition of mandamus in US English:

mandamus

nounmænˈdeɪməsmanˈdāməs
Law
  • A judicial writ issued as a command to an inferior court or ordering a person to perform a public or statutory duty.

    〔律〕(向下级法院下达的)书面训令;(向个人下达的)法定义务执行令

    a writ of mandamus

    法院训令。

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Because if one is speaking about prohibition and mandamus, prohibition and mandamus are concerned with duties.
    • A writ of mandamus was sought and granted by the High Court.
    • No error of law has been shown that would attract the writ of mandamus.
    • The same would apply if an order of mandamus were made.
    • Nonetheless I think that it is preferable to remit the question to him rather than to grant an order of mandamus requiring the Commissioner to grant leave.

Origin

Mid 16th century: from Latin, literally ‘we command’.

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