Point of "Order" - The Difference Between Orders, Rulings, Opinions, Judgments and Decrees

Do you know the important differences between these legal terms of art?  A recent entry on the LawProse blog explains the official meaning of each of these terms.  The blog is written by Brian Garner, who is the editor-in-chief of Black's Law Dictionary and the author of Garner's Modern American Usage.  

If you're interested in sharpening your writing and legal vocabulary skills, you might want to check out other entries on the LawProse blog, including Garner's tips of the day.  Also, don't forget about Black's Law Dictionary available in the Law Library's Reference collection.