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writ of mandate (mandamus) n. a court order to a government agency, including another court, to follow the law by correcting its prior actions or ceasing illegal acts. |
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In July, in a filing for a writ of mandate, city officials accused the hospital board of violating California's open-meeting laws by discussing the site acquisition in a closed session when that issue was not disclosed on the meeting agenda. In October, the court issued a writ of mandate ordering the FTB not to follow Hisserich for purposes of determining head of household filing status. Superior Court Judge Ronald Sohigian granted the spray paint makers a writ of mandate barring AQMD from enforcing its rule until all outstanding questions were answered. |
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