In 2010, Perry also paid $9 million for Dean Gardens, a garish home on 58 acres in Johns Creek. He never lived on that property and is now reportedly in talks to sell it to a developer who would demolish it to build a subdivision.
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.
manâ¢date. 1. a command or authorization to act in a particular way given by the electorate to its representative. 2. any authoritative order or command: a royal mandate. 3. (in the League of Nations) a commission given to a nation to administer the government and affairs of a former Turkish territory or German colony.. mandate-the commission that is given to a government and its policies through an electoral victory. commissioning, commission-the act of granting authority to undertake certain functions.