RULE 2.120. DEFINITIONS
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RULE 2.120. DEFINITIONS
The following terms have the meanings shown as used in these rules:
(a) Court Rule: A rule of practice or procedure adopted to facilitate the uniform conduct of litigation applicable to all proceedings, all parties, and all attorneys.
(b) Local Court Rule: A rule that addresses matters required by the Florida Constitution, general law, rules of court, or a supreme court opinion to be adopted in a local court rule.
(c) Administrative Order: A directive, that may include rules of practice or procedure, issued to administer the court’s affairs. An administrative order issued by a chief judge must not be inconsistent with the constitution, court rules, local court rules, or with administrative orders entered by the chief justice of the supreme court.