Removal Order
/ˈriːmʊvəl ˈɔːrdər/
Definitions
- (n.) A government-issued directive ordering the expulsion of an individual from a country or jurisdiction.
The immigration judge issued a removal order against the individual after determining he was ineligible to remain.
- (n.) A court order requiring a party to be removed from a location or position, often in the context of property or office.
The court granted a removal order to eject the tenant for violating lease terms.
Forms
- removal order
- removal orders
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Commentary
Removal orders primarily arise in immigration law but can also pertain to property or office removal; clarity about the legal context is essential.
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