court order
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of court order
First recorded in 1640–50
Example Sentences
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But when child support is set through a court order or a child-support agency, there are legal avenues to address missed payments, including wage garnishment.
From MarketWatch • May 16, 2026
In 2019, a judge ordered Rivera Ortega's removal from the US to El Salvador, but in the same court order, granted her a protection known as withholding of removal under the convention against torture.
From BBC • May 15, 2026
The court extended its stay of a lower court order that would have halted nationwide mail delivery of the drug.
From Barron's • May 14, 2026
After being denied entry at multiple locations, the commission successfully sought a court order, but much of the day had already passed by the time the observers were allowed in.
From Salon • May 6, 2026
This was Selma’s first mass meeting in six months, since the court order banning marches and meetings.
From "Because They Marched" by Russell Freedman
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