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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In late summer 2017, Amanda found out that Moscatiello was investigating her and filed a civil harassment restraining order against the producer.
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Jessica Sager, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
Both filed for restraining orders and sought anger management during the divorce.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026
Santa Rosa resident Jason Lopez-Willis, 27, was arrested for misdemeanor violation of a domestic violence restraining order misdemeanor contempt of court for failing to comply.
—Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 6 May 2026
In late March, CTU filed an emergency workplace protection restraining order in Cook County Circuit Court against three members of the group.
—A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
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Jessica Sager, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
Both filed for restraining orders and sought anger management during the divorce.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026
Santa Rosa resident Jason Lopez-Willis, 27, was arrested for misdemeanor violation of a domestic violence restraining order misdemeanor contempt of court for failing to comply.
—Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 6 May 2026
In late March, CTU filed an emergency workplace protection restraining order in Cook County Circuit Court against three members of the group.
—A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 4 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 15 May. 2026.
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