A ministerial act in legal terms refers to an action performed by a government official or public officer in accordance with prescribed rules or procedures, without exercising any discretion or judgement. Ministerial acts are typically routine, administrative tasks that involve implementing existing laws, regulations, or directives. They do not involve the exercise of independent decision-making or interpretation of laws. Examples of ministerial acts include issuing permits, certificates, or licences, recording documents, or performing clerical duties. These acts are often considered mandatory duties that public officials are required to carry out in a prescribed manner, and failure to do so may result in legal consequences.
n. an act, particularly of a governmental employee, which is performed according to statutes, legal authority, established procedures or instructions from a superior, without exercising any individual judgment.
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