court order
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of court order
First recorded in 1640–50
Example Sentences
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Dane Collins, 26, said he started using Polymarket US in May to bet on the World Cup, after rival Kalshi was blocked by a court order from offering sports markets in Michigan, where he lives.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 20, 2026
The lawyers contacted Binance’s legal department, and were told that Binance would freeze the money if they could get a court order.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026
Haleem Adil Sheikh, a senior PTI leader, told AFP there was hope in the party that Khan "would receive better treatment" after the court order.
From Barron's ● Aug. 21, 2026
The judges and members of Khan's political party, Tehreek-e-Insaf, issued warnings to supporters not to gather outside the hospital - that would be a breach of the court order.
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
Adele had gotten good advice, because the South Carolina Department of Social Services would have to get a Florida court order to force the issue.
From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter
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