court order
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of court order
First recorded in 1640–50
Example Sentences
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The VA has appealed a federal court order requiring it to provide about 2,500 new units of temporary and permanent housing on the campus.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
The Justice Department said it would abide by a court order directing it to temporarily halt work on the nearly $1.8 billion fund.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
Military aircraft have been seen flying in and out of the airbase in what experts say is ongoing preparation despite the court order.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
Arrests can only be made at courthouses in emergency situations, including where there is an "imminent risk of death, violence, or physical harm," according to the court order.
From Barron's • May 19, 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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