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court order

 

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Noun court order has 1 sense
  1. court order - a writ issued by a court of law requiring a person to do something or to refrain from doing something
    --1 is a kind of
    writ, judicial writ
    --1 has particulars:
     divestiture; execution, writ of execution; gag order; garnishment; interdict, interdiction

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Court Order

Definition:

A court order is an official directive issued by a judge or court that commands a certain action to be taken or prohibits a specific behavior.

Senses:

1. Legal Sense:

In a legal context, a court order refers to a formal instruction issued by a court of law, usually to enforce or preserve someone's legal rights or to resolve a legal dispute.

Example sentences:
  • The court issued a restraining order against the harasser to protect the victim.
  • The judge issued a court order demanding the immediate release of the classified documents.

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2. Local Sense:

In the local sense, a court order can refer to a directive issued by a local court or municipality, often regarding specific local regulations or administrative matters.

Example sentences:
  • The town court issued a court order mandating the removal of the illegally parked vehicles.
  • The local court issued a court order permitting the construction of a playground in the neighborhood.

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