restraining order
noun
1
: a preliminary legal order sometimes issued to keep a situation unchanged pending decision upon an application for an injunction
2
: a legal order issued against an individual to restrict or prohibit access or proximity to another specified individual
Examples of restraining order in a Sentence
The judge issued a restraining order.
Recent Examples on the Web
The suit seeks a restraining order against Miami-Dade to stop the county from seizing park animals covered by federal regulations or captivity permits, as well as an injunction against the county trying to take over the property.
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Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 19 Apr. 2024
Despite seeking a restraining order against her assailant, Del Mar’s efforts to safeguard herself and her family were tragically insufficient.
—Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 18 Apr. 2024
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Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 19 Apr. 2024
Despite seeking a restraining order against her assailant, Del Mar’s efforts to safeguard herself and her family were tragically insufficient.
—Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 18 Apr. 2024
See all Example Sentences for restraining order
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“Restraining order.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/restraining%20order. Accessed 6 May. 2024.
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