Prohibition Order
/ˌproʊɪˈbɪʃən ˈɔːrdər/
Definitions
- (n.) A court-issued directive that legally forbids a party from engaging in specified acts or behaviors.
The court issued a prohibition order preventing the company from operating until compliance was ensured.
- (n.) An administrative or regulatory directive barring an individual or entity from performing certain actions, often to enforce safety or legal compliance.
The regulatory agency imposed a prohibition order on the factory to halt emissions exceeding legal limits.
Forms
- prohibition orders
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Commentary
Prohibition orders serve as preventative legal measures distinct from punitive orders; precision in scope and duration is critical in drafting to avoid overly broad restrictions.
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