Peremptory writ of mandate

{
  "id": "MLC-T-LAW-003707",
  "term": "Peremptory writ of mandate",
  "field": "Law",
  "definition": "A court order compelling a public official or body to perform a specific, non-discretionary duty. This writ is issued when the petitioner has a clear legal right to the performance of the act and the respondent has a clear legal duty to perform it. It is a final order, issued after a hearing, and requires immediate compliance.",
  "synonyms": [
    "mandamus"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/peremptory-writ-of-mandate/"
}