/ Dictionary / Index M mandamus: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: man•da•mus Pronunciation: (man-dā'mus), [key] — n., pl. v. -mus•es, —n. a writ from a superior court to an inferior court or to an officer, corporation, etc., commanding that a specified thing be done. —v.t. to intimidate or serve with such writ. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: mandamus (Thesaurus) Mandalay Mandan Related Content Daily Word Quiz: crutiny Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language