mandamus
noun/mænˈdeɪməs/
Frequency rank: #19,714 most common English word
Meaning
A writ issued by a court ordering a public official or government body to perform a duty required by law.
Example sentence
The court issued mandamus to force the government agency to release the requested documents.
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