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

Police have been called multiple times to the charging stations, and Waymo at one point unsuccessfully tried to get a temporary restraining order against a resident who continued to protest against the stations.

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District Judge Eumi K. Lee on Friday issued a temporary restraining order to prevent the San Francisco AI giant from using names that are part of an ongoing trademark dispute.

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The preliminary injunction essentially extends a temporary restraining order that U.S.

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Lopez previously granted First Brands a temporary restraining order against James that prevented him and business entities associated with him from making any transfers or payments except for ordinary living expenses.

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The president then ordered in hundreds of California National Guardsmen, prompting another temporary restraining order blocking the deployment of any federalized Guard members to the state.

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