Cease and desist
Overview
In the U.S. the term is used in two different contexts. A cease-and-desist order can be issued by a judge
Judge
A judge is a person who presides over court proceedings, either alone or as part of a panel of judges. The powers, functions, method of appointment, discipline, and training of judges vary widely across different jurisdictions. The judge is supposed to conduct the trial impartially and in an open...
or government authority, and has a well-defined legal meaning.