control order
noun phrase
Pronunciation: kənˈtrəʊl ˈɔːrdər
Definition
A legal or administrative directive that restricts or prohibits certain actions, often to maintain order, prevent harm, or preserve assets during legal proceedings or investigations.
Examples
The court issued a control order to freeze the defendant's accounts.
A control order was put in place to manage the spread of the disease.
The government used a control order to regulate the import of certain goods.
How to Use control order
- control order on (prepositional phrase)
- To place restrictions upon a person, entity, or situation. — "The government placed a control order on the import of certain chemicals."
- control order against (prepositional phrase)
- To direct a prohibitory measure towards a specific party. — "A control order was issued against the company to prevent asset disposal."
- subject to a control order (collocation)
- To be under the restrictions imposed by a control order. — "Individuals suspected of terrorism were subject to a control order."
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