Declaratory Order
/ˌdɛkləˈrɛtɔːri ˈɔrdər/
Definitions
- (n.) A binding ruling by an administrative agency or court that clarifies the legal status or rights of the parties without ordering any specific action.
The agency issued a declaratory order to resolve the dispute over compliance requirements.
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- declaratory order
- declaratory orders
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Commentary
Declaratory orders differ from injunctive or final orders as they do not compel action but establish legal clarity, often used in regulatory contexts.
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