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Order

A formal written direction given by a member of the judiciary; a court decision without reasons.

The formal written judgment of a member of the judiciary on behalf of his/her court, as the record of its decision in a disputed and litigated matter.

A court decision without reasons as in a "Court order".

In R v Recorder of Oxford, Justice Bridge wrote:

"The word order in relation to legal proceedings in itself is ambiguous. Clearly it may mean ... an order requiring an affirmative course of action to be taken in pursuance of the order, but it is equally clear that the word may have a much wider meaning covering in effect all decisions of courts."

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Unless otherwise noted, this article was written by Lloyd Duhaime, Barrister, Solicitor, Attorney and Lawyer (and Notary Public!). It is not intended to be legal advice and you would be foolhardy to rely on it in respect to any specific situation you or an acquaintance may be facing. In addition, the law changes rapidly and sometimes with little notice so from time to time, an article may not be up to date. Therefore, this is merely legal information designed to educate the reader. If you have a real situation, this information will serve as a good springboard to get legal advice from a lawyer.

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