court order

noun

1. any rule or regulation of a court with which one must comply or risk a contempt action.

Word History and Origins

Origin of court order¹

First recorded in 1640–50

Example Sentences

A spokesperson for the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office declined to comment on the death investigation “because of a court order.”

From Los Angeles Times

These court orders allow children to be locked up - in registered or unregistered homes - and are often granted for children who are a risk to themselves or others.

From BBC

Polls were set to close at 8 p.m., but the Pennsylvania Department of State announced a court order allowed polling places in Cambria County to stay open until 10 p.m.

From Los Angeles Times

Opponents argue that by stiffening penalties we’ll refill our prisons after having dramatically reduced their populations to meet a federal court order.

From Los Angeles Times

The animal rights group is seeking an order to require Haddix and her alleged accomplices to prove that they have not violated previous court orders nor committed perjury in past proceedings.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• decree
• mandate
• summons
• warrant