restraining order
noun
Examples of restraining order in a Sentence
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
Joga had obtained a restraining order against Jordan.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacramento Bee, 5 Mar. 2024
The restraining order stemmed from an employment dispute, and if that is addressed, the parties agreed to come back to court to resolve the peace order.
—Katie Mettler, Washington Post, 28 Feb. 2024
Court records show that soon thereafter, the coffee shop’s owner sought two restraining orders against Freelove.
—Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Feb. 2024
Christine Quinn has filed a request for temporary restraining order against her husband, Christian Richard.
—Mackenzie Schmidt, Peoplemag, 28 Mar. 2024
Alvarez called the police and even filed a restraining order against him, according to reports.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 27 Mar. 2024
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Word History
1780, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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restraining order
see order sense 3b
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