It is a command issued when the petitioner request. In it the court asks its subordinate court, government, public body etc where they are obliged to do it under certain statutes.
Delineate implies portraying or describing something with precision.
Abrogate generally refers to the formal annulment or repeal, cancellation or abolish either any law, right, custom or legal agreement through an act of authority.
Contributory negligence is the plaintiff’s failure to exercise reasonable care for their safety. A plaintiff is a party who brings a case against another party (the defendant).