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.
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Carpenter filed a request for a civil harassment restraining order against Applegate in Los Angeles County Superior Court on Friday.
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Dennis Romero, NBC news, 2 June 2026
Many rise to the level of law enforcement presence, criminal charges or restraining orders — and shake their sense of safety for themselves and their family.
—Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
Both restraining order petitions were denied Tuesday — the same day the last two victims were found.
—Amanda Musa, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
Daniel Leonard has two court dates set for next month to address his arrest and his father’s restraining order request.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 28 May 2026
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Dennis Romero, NBC news, 2 June 2026
Many rise to the level of law enforcement presence, criminal charges or restraining orders — and shake their sense of safety for themselves and their family.
—Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
Both restraining order petitions were denied Tuesday — the same day the last two victims were found.
—Amanda Musa, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
Daniel Leonard has two court dates set for next month to address his arrest and his father’s restraining order request.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 28 May 2026
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 5 Jun. 2026.
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