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
At one point, Ashley's parents said she was granted a restraining order against Dylan to protect herself.
—Stepheny Price, Fox News, 18 Apr. 2024
Gypsy Rose Blanchard's estranged husband Ryan Scott Anderson has not yet filed a response to the restraining order Blanchard filed against him on April 8.
—Ingrid Vasquez, Peoplemag, 17 Apr. 2024
The lawsuit asked the court to issue a temporary restraining order and to ultimately declare the statute unconstitutional.
—Anumita Kaur, Washington Post, 17 Apr. 2024
This resulted in Quinn's request for a temporary restraining order.
—Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 6 Apr. 2024
Online court records show that in October 2023, Timmons petitioned for a harassment restraining order against Fuller.
—Elliot Hughes, Journal Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2024
Court records indicate he was found guilty of obstructing official business and recklessly operating a vehicle in January 2018; of disorderly conduct in April 2018; and of a restraining order violation in November 2018.
—Scott Wartman, The Enquirer, 12 Mar. 2024
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
At one point, Ashley's parents said she was granted a restraining order against Dylan to protect herself.
—Stepheny Price, Fox News, 18 Apr. 2024
Gypsy Rose Blanchard's estranged husband Ryan Scott Anderson has not yet filed a response to the restraining order Blanchard filed against him on April 8.
—Ingrid Vasquez, Peoplemag, 17 Apr. 2024
The lawsuit asked the court to issue a temporary restraining order and to ultimately declare the statute unconstitutional.
—Anumita Kaur, Washington Post, 17 Apr. 2024
This resulted in Quinn's request for a temporary restraining order.
—Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 6 Apr. 2024
Online court records show that in October 2023, Timmons petitioned for a harassment restraining order against Fuller.
—Elliot Hughes, Journal Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2024
Court records indicate he was found guilty of obstructing official business and recklessly operating a vehicle in January 2018; of disorderly conduct in April 2018; and of a restraining order violation in November 2018.
—Scott Wartman, The Enquirer, 12 Mar. 2024
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“Restraining order.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/restraining%20order. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.
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