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restraining order
noun
law : a legal order saying that someone is not allowed to go near a particular person
Full Definition of RESTRAINING ORDER
1
: a preliminary legal order sometimes issued to keep a situation unchanged pending decision upon an application for an injunction
2
: a legal order issued against an individual to restrict or prohibit access or proximity to another specified individual
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First Known Use of RESTRAINING ORDER
1781
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