peremptory writ of mandate (or mandamus)
- A court order demanding a governmental body, government official, or a lower court to carry out a specific act deemed a required official duty under the law
- After the city council failed to enforce the zoning ordinance, the judge issued a peremptory writ of mandate.
- The taxpayers obtained a peremptory writ of mandate to compel state officials to collect overdue taxes.
- The court issued a peremptory writ of mandate to ensure the school district complied with the state's education laws.
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