modificationorder
nounUK /ˌmɒdɪfɪˈkeɪʃən ˈɔːdə/
US /ˌmɑːdəfəˈkeɪʃən ˈɔːrdər/
A modification order is an official instruction that says something must be changed.
The city issued a modification order to fix the unsafe bridge.
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2. A legal document that officially changes the terms of an earlier agreement or ruling.
The judge signed a modification order to adjust the child support payments.
3. In construction, a written instruction from the client to change the scope or design of a project.
The contractor paused work until the modification order for the new windows was approved.
4. In property law, an official notice that changes how a piece of land may be used.
The council passed a modification order to allow a small shop on the corner lot.