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What does the writ of 'Mandamus' mean?

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By what Warrants

B

We Command

C

To be Certified

D

You May Have the Body

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A writ of mandamus (which means "we command") is a judicial remedy, and is "issued by a superior court to compel a lower court or a government officer to perform mandatory or purely ministerial duties correctly".
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