writ of mandamus

noun phrase

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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 For that reason, Coinbase filed a petition today in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit for a writ of mandamus, or an order for the agency to fulfill its official duties. Leo Schwartz, Fortune Crypto, 25 Apr. 2023

Word History

First Known Use

1820, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of writ of mandamus was in 1820

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“Writ of mandamus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/writ%20of%20mandamus. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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