restraining order
noun Law.
a judicial order to forbid a particular act until a decision is reached on an application for an injunction.
Words nearby restraining order
restoring spring, restr., restrain, restrained, restrainer, restraining order, restraint, restraint of trade, restraint order, restrict, restricted
Origin of restraining order
First recorded in 1875–80
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British Dictionary definitions for restraining order
restraining order
noun
US 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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