preservation ordernoun [ C ]
uk/prez.əˈveɪ.ʃən ˌɔː.dər/us/prez.ɚˈveɪ.ʃən ˌɔːr.dɚ/UKan official decision that a building or area has special value and must be kept in good condition:
This avenue of mature trees has a preservation order on it.
Thesaurus: synonyms and related words
Protection and protectors
- aegis
- auspices
- bailiff
- bandobast
- beefeater
- buffer
- conservation
- guard
- guardian
- homeland security
- janitor
- minder
- night watchman
- preservation
- ranger
- sentinel
- shield
- warden
- watchman
- watchtower
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