court order
US /ˈkɔːrt ˌɔːr.dər/
UK /ˈkɔːrt ˌɔːr.dər/
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a legal command or directive issued by a court, requiring or prohibiting a specific action
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The judge issued a court order to prevent the company from selling the disputed property.
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Failure to comply with a court order can result in severe penalties.