court order

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

During proceedings in September, representatives for Joell-Deshields said his agreement to comply with any court order regarding the return of company property was not an admission of guilt.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

I’m waiting on the bank and may need a court order to trace the missing funds and fully resolve the situation.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 19, 2026

The department is seeking a court order that would rule the district’s alleged noncompliance is illegal and compel the district to make the corrective changes.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026

Jackson expanded on this message in October when the Supreme Court, over the shadow docket, halted another lower court order preserving TPS for Venezuela.

From Slate • Mar. 17, 2026

“It’s a declaration that we entered with a court order, showed you our identification cards, and that everything proceeded properly, with all due respect and proper manners, and that you have no complaints. Sign it!”

From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende