1530s, "writ from a superior court to an inferior one, specifying that something be done," (late 14c. in Anglo-French), from Latin, literally "we order," first person plural present indicative of mandare "to order" (see mandate (n.)).
雙語例句
1. The chief Constable applied for an order of mandamus directing the justices to rehear the case.
警察局申請獲得履行職務令,以命令法官重新審理該案.
來自口語例句
2. The chief constable applied for an order of mandamus directing the justice to rehear the case.