restraining order

noun

Definition of restraining order

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

But, with no restraining order issued, they were not named. — Sharon Coolidge, Cincinnati.com, "No restraining order on any Cincinnati City Council text messages, but court case over private texts continues," 2 July 2019 The suspect is on probation for theft, drug and restraining order violations and was in violation of his probation. — Rachel Spacek, The Mercury News, "Campbell crime report for the week of July 5," 27 June 2019 The pair took out restraining orders against each other that same month following a domestic dispute at the New Jersey home. — Mackenzie Schmidt, PEOPLE.com, "RHONJ's Danielle Staub's Ex Re-Lists NJ Home Where She Has Been Living for $2.2 Million," 25 June 2019 In addition, Kammen in November had obtained a federal court restraining order protecting him from a forced appearance at the war court. — Carol Rosenberg, miamiherald, "Military judge wants civilian attorneys arrested for quitting USS Cole case," 13 Feb. 2018 California lawmakers approved a bill this week that would expand the list of people who could ask a court for a gun violence restraining order, reports said. — Amy Lieu, Fox News, "California bill to expand gun-takeaway law advances to governor's desk," 31 Aug. 2018 Meanwhile, state laws that require people subject to domestic violence restraining orders to turn in their guns are associated with a 10 lower rate of intimate partner homicide, according to Everytown. — Anna North, Vox, "At Chicago’s Mercy Hospital, domestic violence became multiple homicide. It’s part of a disturbing pattern.," 21 Nov. 2018 Stan Lee's restraining order against a former business manager was extended for three years on Friday, in another apparent step toward stability for the Marvel Comics mogul after a tumultuous year. — Fox News, "Stan Lee gets 3-year restraining order against former business manager," 17 Aug. 2018 Francisco Gonzalez, 22, was booked on charges of assault with a deadly weapon, brandishing, restraining order violation and resisting arrest, police Officer Linda Matthew said. — Julia Sclafani, sacbee, "Man surrenders in SWAT standoff at Sacramento family home," 13 July 2018

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