alternative order
An order commanding the person to whom it is directed either to do a specific thing or to show cause why the court should not order it to be done.
An order commanding the person to whom it is directed either to do a specific thing or to show cause why the court should not order it to be done.
An order to buy a security by either of two alternatives (e.g., buy a stock at a limited price or buy on a stop order). — Also termed either-or order.