Meaning of the word "court order" in English

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court order

US /ˈkɔːrt ˌɔːr.dər/
UK /ˈkɔːrt ˌɔːr.dər/
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Noun

1.

a legal command or directive issued by a court, requiring or prohibiting a specific action

Example:
The judge issued a court order to prevent the company from selling the disputed property.
Failure to comply with a court order can result in severe penalties.
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