New York Watch, Guard, or Patrol Agency (WGP) License Practice Exam

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What is an order issued from a court requiring the performance of a specified act called?

Writ
Mandate
Command
Decree

The correct answer is: Writ

A writ is a legal document issued by a court that orders an individual or organization to complete a specific action. A mandate is a formal order or authorization to do something. A command is a powerful instruction or order given by an authority figure. A decree is a formal and authoritative order issued by a ruler, government, or other authoritative figure. While all of these words may refer to orders or instructions, only a writ specifically refers to a court-issued order for the performance of a specified act.