Writ Of Mandate Legal Meaning and Definition

Here is a simplified definition of the legal term Writ Of Mandate.

Writ of Mandate (noun): This is an order given by a court. It tells an authority (like a lower-level court or government official) that they need to fix something wrong in their decision or to not carry out a decision they made. It's also often called a "mandamus." This is useful when someone needs help from the courts to correct something that seems unfair or incorrect.