How Do You Spell MANDAMUS?

Pronunciation: [mˈandaməs] (IPA)

Mandamus is a legal term used to refer to a writ or order by a court to a public official or corporation to carry out a specific duty. The word is spelled /mænˈdeɪməs/ in IPA phonetic transcription, with the stress on the second syllable. The pronunciation is 'man-day-muhs' with the 'a' pronounced as in 'cat'. The word originates from Latin and its literal translation means "we command". Mandamus is mainly used in the United States and the United Kingdom legal systems as a tool to compel government officials to take specific actions.

MANDAMUS Meaning and Definition

1. Mandamus is a legal term derived from Latin meaning "we command". It is a writ or court order issued by a superior court to a lower court, public official, or governmental agency, compelling them to perform their legal duty or fulfill an obligation that they have failed or refused to do so far.

   The purpose of a mandamus is to enforce accountability and ensure the proper functioning of the legal system. It is generally granted in situations where there is a clear and indisputable right or entitlement that has been unlawfully denied or neglected. For example, if a public official refuses to release a document that is required to be disclosed under the law, a petition for a writ of mandamus may be filed to compel the official to comply.

   To obtain a mandamus, the petitioner must demonstrate that there is a duty owed by the respondent, a clear right to performance by the petitioner, a lack of alternative legal remedies, and a compelling reason for the court to intervene. The court issuing the writ will specify the manner and timeframe within which the duty must be performed.

   Mandamus serves as an important legal mechanism to rectify administrative or governmental inefficiencies and prevent abuse of power. It promotes transparency, accountability, and adherence to the rule of law.

2. A writ or command issued by the Court of King's Bench in the name of the king-so called from its initial word.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for MANDAMUS

• mandam
• maneamus
• manamus
• mandemus
• pandarus
• MacMamus
• Mandabuls
• Randazous
• Cardamus
• Marramus
• Mandemuse
• Mandalmus
• Mandaros

Etymology of MANDAMUS

The word "mandamus" has its roots in Latin. It comes from the combination of two Latin words: "mandare", meaning "to command", and "amus", a first-person singular present subjunctive ending. The word "mandamus" can be translated to "we command" or "let us command". In legal terms, "mandamus" refers to a writ or judicial order that commands a government official or lower court to carry out a specific duty or perform a specific act.

Similar spelling words for MANDAMUS

• Mandeanism,
• maintain,
• Mandaean,
• Mandean,
• Mandaeanism.

Plural form of MANDAMUS is MANDAMUSES