Freezing Order
/ˈfriːzɪŋ ˈɔːrdər/
Definitions
- (n.) A court order restraining a party from disposing of or dealing with assets to preserve them pending litigation or enforcement of a judgment.
The judge issued a freezing order to prevent the defendant from transferring funds abroad.
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- freezing orders
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Commentary
Freezing orders are typically interlocutory remedies aimed at preventing dissipation of assets and safeguarding the effectiveness of a potential judgment.
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