court order
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of court order
First recorded in 1640–50
Example Sentences
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Although the decision technically removes the court order shuttering the clinics, Rojas’ attorneys said the facilities are not expected to reopen while the criminal case continues.
From Salon ● Jul. 25, 2026
A federal judge had granted a court order allowing them to play as the case proceeded.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026
If Eli Lilly doesn’t voluntarily pull the ads within two days, Kuckelman said, the company will seek a court order to block the ads immediately.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026
Instead, he was taken from her by a court order from Oldham Council and placed with temporary adoptive parents before being adopted by Varley and McGowan.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
“If there is a court order, that’s something else. But this is not a court order. There is no penalty for disobeying a telegram.”
From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin
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