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court order

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noun

  1. any rule or regulation of a court with which one must comply or risk a contempt action.


Etymology

Origin of court order

First recorded in 1640–50

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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

Novo said it was seeking a court order requiring Eli Lilly to pull its ads and instead run what it called a "corrective advertising campaign".

From BBC Jul. 21, 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

If these do not apply, then the bank will require a probate court order to access the account,” the law firm adds.

From MarketWatch Jul. 15, 2026

A court order was obtained to unbury Anna.

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann

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