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An administrative order is a written direction or command issued by a government agency after an adjudicatory hearing or an agency regulation that interprets or applies a statutory provision. It can also be an order issued by a court or judge that relates to some intermediate matter in the case, such as a ruling on a motion or a temporary court decree that takes effect until something else occurs.
Examples of administrative orders include:
These examples illustrate how administrative orders can be used to enforce regulations, determine legal responsibilities, and protect individuals from harm.