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cease-and-desist order Finance Definition
A court or regulatory order that directs a company or official to stop unlawful behavior. Regulatory agencies such as the Securities and Exchange Commission can issue cease-and-desist orders.
cease and desist order Law Definition

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A court or administrative agency’s order prohibiting a person or entity from continuing or undertaking a particular activity or course of conduct. See also injunction and restraining order.

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  1. ‹ cease
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  7. ‹ CDT
  8. ‹ CDSU
  9. ‹ CDR
  10. ‹ CDPD
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