Synonyms for mandamus
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
A common law prerogative writ that compels a court or government officer to perform mandatory or purely ministerial duties correctly.
Related words
- Phrases
- writ of mandamus
Forms
- Plural
- mandamuses
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| mandamus | falling |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.