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Definition freezing order in British English

freezing order noun

[countable] noun
/ˈfriːzɪŋ ˌɔː(r)də(r)/
1

in England and Wales, a civil court order that prevents someone from accessing money from banks or other sources. It was previously called a Mareva injuction.

Example

The claimants are now seeking a freezing order at the High Court.

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Definition freezing order in British English