Designation Order
/ˌdɛzɪɡˈneɪʃən ˈɔrdər/
Definitions
- (n.) A court or administrative order appointing a person or entity to a specific role, function, or responsibility within legal or official proceedings.
The judge issued a designation order naming the guardian ad litem for the minor child.
- (n.) An official directive in legal or governmental contexts that assigns a property, title, or status to an individual or organization.
The agency released a designation order granting protected status to the historic building.
Forms
- designation order
- designation orders
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Commentary
The term typically appears in contexts where a legal or authoritative body formally confers a role or status; precise drafting should specify the authority and scope of the order.
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