☩ SOTERIAN GLOSSARY ☩

Living Language Lexicon of the Soteria Covenant

Mandamus

Latin: 'we command.' A writ issued by a superior court commanding a lower court, government official, or public body to perform a duty they are legally obligated to perform. It compels action where there is a clear legal right and a refusal to act.

Etymology: Latin: 'we command' · Category: Common Law · Source: Black's Law Dictionary
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