back-to-work order

noun

A legally binding directive—issued by a court of law, legislature, or other authority—that requires workers who are engaging in a strike or similar labor action to return to work.

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Meanings

nounback-to-work order (plural back-to-work orders)

plural back-to-work orders

  1. A legally binding directive—issued by a court of law, legislature, or other authority—that requires workers who are engaging in a strike or similar labor action to return to work.

    Ontario lawmakers voted to impose fines on workers and the union if they failed to heed a back-to-work order.

    2008 April 27, “Toronto transit strike ends”, in Associated Press, retrieved 06 May 2008
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APA

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“back-to-work order.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/back-to-work%20order. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “back-to-work order,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/back-to-work%20order.

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