Court order
Court Order
A Court Order (pronunciation: /kɔːrt ˈɔːrdər/) is a directive issued by a Judge or a Court that requires a party to do or to abstain from doing certain acts.
Etymology
The term "Court Order" originates from the English language, with "court" deriving from the Old French cour, meaning "a short stay or sojourn" and "order" from the Old English ordere, meaning "row, series, rank, arrangement, succession".
Types of Court Orders
There are several types of court orders, including:
- Restraining Order: A court order designed to protect a person from harm or harassment.
- Search Warrant: A court order that authorizes law enforcement to search a location and seize specific items.
- Injunction: A court order requiring a person to do or cease doing a specific action.
- Consent Order: A court order to which all parties involved have agreed.
- Mandamus: A court order commanding an inferior court or a public authority to do a specific act.
Related Terms
- Judgment: A formal decision made by a court following a lawsuit.
- Decree: An official order issued by a legal authority.
- Subpoena: A writ ordering a person to attend court.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Court order
- Wikipedia's article - Court order
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