restraining order

noun

Law.

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

restraining order

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of restraining order¹

First recorded in 1875–80

Example Sentences

Bourne said she has been served multiple no trespass letters and one restraining order by the school district in connection to her activity as an anti-LGBTQ activist.

From Los Angeles Times

La migra regularly harass U.S. citizens even after they’ve offered proof of residency and have ignored court-ordered restraining orders banning them from targeting people because of their ethnicity.

From Los Angeles Times

On 17 January last year, Mr Renteria responded to the restraining order request by saying Ms Bunyan had since spoken to him in person and she no longer wanted to pursue the order.

From BBC

Taylor Swift has been granted a five-year restraining order against an alleged stalker.

From Los Angeles Times

The 50-year-old, who has already spent time in prison for the same offence and an unrelated killing in 2012, was jailed at Reading Crown Court after previously admitting a restraining order breach.

From BBC