Cease and Desist Order
/ˈsiːs ənd dɪˈzɪst ˈɔrdər/
Definitions
- (n.) An official directive requiring an individual or entity to stop an alleged illegal or infringing activity, often issued by a court or governmental agency.
The company received a cease and desist order to halt the unauthorized use of the trademark.
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- cease and desist order
- cease and desist orders
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Commentary
A cease and desist order is often used as a preliminary enforcement tool before initiating formal legal proceedings and may be accompanied by threats of penalties for noncompliance.
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