Preservation Order
/prɪˌzɜːrˈveɪʃən ˈɔːrdər/
Definitions
- (n.) A court order directing that property or evidence be preserved intact for legal proceedings.
The judge issued a preservation order to prevent the destruction of relevant documents.
Forms
- preservation order
- preservation orders
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Commentary
Preservation orders are often preventative, ensuring evidence remains unaltered prior to trial.
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