writ of mandamus

noun phrase

: mandamus

Examples of writ of mandamus in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

McGlynn said the AGs office wouldn’t comment on the writ of mandamus, but simultaneously offered doubts to DiZoglio’s legal strategy. —Matthew Medsger, Boston Herald, 4 Mar. 2025

State of play: The U.S. Court of Military Commission noted Tuesday that as of the previous day, the court had denied the government's writ of mandamus and prohibition in the case of Mohammed and his co-defendants. —Ivana Saric, Axios, 31 Dec. 2024

Bastrop Mayor Lyle Nelson is asking the Texas 3rd Court of Appeals to throw out a recall petition against him, alleging that the ballot initiative violates a provision in the city's charter, according to a writ of mandamus filed Sept. 23. —Claire Osborn, Austin American-Statesman, 2 Oct. 2024

The key matter is whether McBurney will issue a declaration or a writ of mandamus on the dispute before the November election. —Kaelan Deese, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 1 Oct. 2024

Otherwise, someone should sue to obtain a writ of mandamus from the court to compel the signature. —New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 9 June 2024

On March 3, McCloskey filed what is known as a writ of mandamus. —Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 10 May 2024

If the recusal is denied, Trump's attorneys could petition an appeals court for a writ of mandamus, essentially an order requiring her to recuse. —Fin Gómez, CBS News, 11 Sep. 2023

The state, following Hinkle’s ruling, sought what is known as a writ of mandamus from the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to try to shield Weida from testifying. —Dara Kam, Sun Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2023

Word History

First Known Use

1820, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for writ of mandamus

• amos
• famous
• ramus
• shamus
• ignoramus