A preservation order is a legal directive issued to protect evidence or property from destruction or alteration. There are several synonyms for preservation orders such as conservation order, retainment order, guardianship order, protection order, safekeeping order, and custody order. In the context of environmental conservation, environmentally-friendly terms like preservation and conservation order are commonly used. In a legal setting, terms like injunction, restraining order, and stay order are often used as synonyms for preservation orders. Regardless of the term used, a preservation order is a crucial tool for preventing individuals or entities from damaging or destroying evidence or property crucial to a legal dispute.