Judicial Order
/ˈdʒuːdɪʃəl ˈɔːrdər/
Definitions
- (n.) A directive issued by a judge or court that requires or prohibits specific actions.
The court issued a judicial order demanding the defendant to cease operations immediately.
- (n.) A binding determination made by a court in the course of a legal proceeding.
The judicial order resolved the dispute over property rights.
Forms
- judicial order
- judicial orders
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Commentary
Judicial orders differ from legislative or executive orders as they arise from judicial authority; clarity in specifying the scope and enforcement mechanism is critical in drafting.
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