Word: mandamus
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: man
da
mus
Definition: A common law prerogative writ that compels a court or government officer to perform mandatory or purely ministerial duties correctly.
Morphemes:
Affix: mandamus
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A common law prerogative writ that compels a court or government officer to perform mandatory or purely ministerial duties correctly.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: mandāmus
Language: la
Decoded: mandamus
Meaning: we command