Provisional Order
/ˌprəʊˈvɪʒənl ˈɔːrdər/
Definitions
- (n.) An order issued by a government minister or other authority under statutory powers, subject to confirmation by a higher authority or legislative body before becoming fully effective.
The provisional order allowed temporary changes pending parliamentary confirmation.
- (n.) A temporary judicial or administrative order made to address an urgent matter until a final decision is reached.
The court issued a provisional order to maintain the status quo during the litigation.
Forms
- provisional orders
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Commentary
Provisional orders are often used to expedite decisions requiring legislative or higher authority approval, serving as temporary but binding directives.
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