restraining order

Frequency: 8.020.1 per million words

A legal order issued by a court to prohibit a person from doing a particular act, such as approaching or contacting another person.

restrainingADJECTIVE + NOUN

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order

Examples (10)

  • She successfully obtained a restraining order against her stalker.
  • The court issued a temporary restraining order to protect the victim.
  • Violating a restraining order can lead to serious legal consequences.
  • He was served with a restraining order last week, prohibiting him from contacting her.
  • She decided to apply for a restraining order after continuous harassment.
  • The police immediately enforced the restraining order when they found him near her house.
  • A judge can modify or lift a restraining order under certain circumstances.
  • They are seeking a permanent restraining order to ensure long-term safety.
  • He was arrested for breaching the restraining order for the third time.
  • The attorney advised her on how to get a restraining order.