Massachusetts Temporary Order-Decree And Order of Expansion-Modification-Limitation is an order issued by a court or other judicial authority that temporarily suspends or amends a law or regulation. This type of order is often used to address specific situations or events while a more permanent solution is being sought. It can be used to modify or limit existing rights or privileges, or to expand a person’s rights or privileges. The most common types of Massachusetts Temporary Order-Decree And Order of Expansion-Modification-Limitation are orders for emergency relief, orders for temporary restraining orders, orders for temporary injunctions, orders for temporary stays, and orders for temporary modifications. Emergency relief orders are issued to address immediate, pressing issues or situations, such as a need to provide medical care or to protect a person from harm. Temporary restraining orders are issued to prevent a party from taking certain actions or engaging in certain activities. Temporary injunctions are issued to prevent a party from engaging in certain activities or taking certain actions. Temporary stays are issued to stop a court action from progressing. Temporary modifications are issued to alter or modify an existing law or regulation.