Stop Order
/ˈstɒp ˈɔːrdər/
Definitions
- (n.) An instruction to halt or suspend a legal or administrative proceeding or action, often issued by a court or regulatory authority.
The judge issued a stop order to prevent the construction until environmental reviews were completed.
- (n.) In trading law, an instruction to sell or buy securities once a specified price is reached, used to limit losses or protect profits.
The investor set a stop order to sell shares if the price dropped below $50.
Forms
- stop orders
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Commentary
A stop order typically refers to a formal directive that halts legal or administrative processes; in finance-related legal contexts, it also denotes conditional trading orders. Precision in identifying context (legal proceeding vs. securities trading) is important when drafting or interpreting.
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