alternative writ of mandate (mandamus)
- A court instruction necessitating a government agency, court, or officers to comply with a specific action, or justify their reasons for not complying at a hearing
- The judge issued an alternative writ of mandate requiring the agency to adjust its unfair policies.
- The alternative writ of mandate challenged the municipal officials to provide reasons for their noncompliance.
- If the city council fails to resolve the taxation issue, they may face an alternative writ of mandate.
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