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restraining order

American

noun

Law.

a judicial order to forbid a particular act until a decision is reached on an application for an injunction.

restraining order British

noun

law an order issued by a civil court to a potential abuser to keep away from those named in the order

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Etymology

Origin of restraining order

First recorded in 1875–80

Example Sentences

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District Judge Leonie Brinkema issued a temporary restraining order banning the fund.

From Slate • Jun. 4, 2026

Palacios’ attorney, Stacie Halpern, said Tuesday she could not immediately comment on the allegations in the restraining order.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

According to the restraining order application, Palacios contacted Escorcia by phone on April 30 and told him ICE was starting a criminal investigation against him.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

He was also given a restraining order against contacting Dodsworth, who described the day of sentencing as challenging.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

“This is a restraining order forbidding you from working at T. J. Raney High School.”

From "The Lions of Little Rock" by Kristin Levine

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