Cease and Desist Order. An order issued by an Administrative Agency or a court proscribing a person or a business entity from continuing a particular course of conduct. The force and effect of a cease and desist order are similar to those of an Injunction issued by a court. cease and desist order. n. an order of a court or government agency to a person, business or organization to stop doing something upon a strong showing that the activity is harmful and/or contrary to law. The order may be permanent or hold until a final judicial determination of legality occurs.
(link opens in new window) In 1959, the national legislature passed another significant law. The Landrum-Griffin Act was the direct outgrowth of the unsatisfactory internal practices of a small but strategically located minority of unions as revealed by Senate investigations.
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