2012年7月23日 星期一
cease-and-desist orders
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. In many instances the activity is believed to cause irreparable damage such as receipt of funds illegally, felling of timber contrary to regulation, selling of shares of stock without a proper permit, or oil drilling which would damage the ecology.
Bottom Feeder
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a loser who profits from the fortunes of others. A low or despicable person.
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