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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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The group also filed for a temporary restraining order to stop the construction and prevent further planning for the event.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

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

From Slate • Jun. 4, 2026

On Sunday, a federal judge in Baton Rouge granted Duncan’s request for a temporary restraining order, declaring the bill abolishing the criminal court clerk position to be unconstitutional.

From Slate • May 5, 2026

He was given a restraining order to prevent him from contacting Prosser for 10 years.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

The judge issued a temporary restraining order, barring the Times from printing more of the Pentagon Papers until the trial was concluded.

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin

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