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writ of mandamus

/ˈrɪt əv mænˈdeɪməs/

Traducción: Orden judicial emitida por un tribunal que obliga a un funcionario público, organismo gubernamental o tribunal inferior a cumplir con un deber legal específico que está obligado a realizar.

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/ˈrɪt əv mænˈdeɪməs/C2formallegal
  • esOrden judicial emitida por un tribunal que obliga a un funcionario público, organismo gubernamental o tribunal inferior a cumplir con un deber legal específico que está obligado a realizar.

A formal legal order issued by a court commanding a public official, government agency, or lower court to perform a specific duty that they are legally obligated to complete.

  1. Court order to perform a dutyC2formal

    A judicial writ issued by a court to compel a government official, corporation, or lower court to perform a specific act that is required by law as part of their official duty.

    esauto de mandamus

    • The judge issued a writ of mandamus ordering the city council to release the documents.
    • The company filed for a writ of mandamus to force the regulatory agency to process their application.
    • A writ of mandamus is an extraordinary remedy used when there is no other adequate legal recourse.