Search and Rescue Order
/ˈsɜːrtʃ ænd ˈrɛskjuː ˈɔːrdər/
Definitions
- (n.) A legal directive authorizing authorities to conduct search and rescue operations for missing persons or property in distress.
The court issued a search and rescue order to locate the hikers lost in the national park.
Forms
- search and rescue order
- search and rescue orders
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Commentary
Typically issued by courts or authorized agencies, a search and rescue order empowers timely intervention in life-threatening or emergency situations.
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