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Court Order

Definition:

A court order is an official directive issued by a judge or court that commands a certain action to be taken or prohibits a specific behavior.

Senses:

1. Legal Sense:

In a legal context, a court order refers to a formal instruction issued by a court of law, usually to enforce or preserve someone's legal rights or to resolve a legal dispute.

Example sentences:

• The court issued a restraining order against the harasser to protect the victim.
• The judge issued a court order demanding the immediate release of the classified documents.

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2. Local Sense:

In the local sense, a court order can refer to a directive issued by a local court or municipality, often regarding specific local regulations or administrative matters.

Example sentences:

• The town court issued a court order mandating the removal of the illegally parked vehicles.
• The local court issued a court order permitting the construction of a playground in the neighborhood.

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