court order

Example Sentences

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Sable Offshore was bound by a court order not to restart its oil pipelines.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

After being denied entry at multiple locations, the commission successfully sought a court order, but much of the day had already passed by the time the observers were allowed in.

From Salon • May 6, 2026

Although a judge awarded a court order for Rongmala to take possession of the property, only court-appointed bailiffs can remove a tenant.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

Meanwhile, the New York Times has sued the Defense Department over press access, and earlier this month a federal judge ruled that the department violated a court order to restore Pentagon access for journalists.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

Adele had gotten good advice, because the South Carolina Department of Social Services would have to get a Florida court order to force the issue.

From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter