Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

back-to-work order

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: 5.28 in modern English

Syllables: back---to--work order
IPA

31

Scrabble Score

15

Letters

6

Syllables

10

Unique Chars

Meaning

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.

Example Sentences

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

Inflected Forms

back-to-work orders (plural)

Questions

What does back-to-work order mean?: 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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