restraining order

American  

noun

Law.

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

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restraining order British  

noun

1. 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

Duke is seeking a temporary restraining order that would prevent Mensah from entering the transfer portal, enrolling at another school, playing football there or licensing his rights elsewhere.

From The Wall Street Journal

He was first given a restraining order after turning up at Tweedy's home in January 2024 saying, "it's Daniel, I've come to get Cheryl", and then returning that July -asking for a glass of wine.

From BBC

The prosecution also omitted to affiliate Reid with a criminal gang and applied for a restraining order on behalf of the victim's family, which judge Sarah Whitehouse KC did not grant.

From BBC

During the news conference, prosecutors said they would attempt to get a court to issue a temporary restraining order to block the deployment as early as Tuesday.

From BBC

Before issuing a second restraining order barring deployments of any National Guard troops in Oregon, a frustrated Immergut laid into the Justice Department attorney defending the administration.

From Los Angeles Times