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restraining order

re·strain·ing or·der (plural re·strain·ing or·ders)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. North America court order to stay away: a court order that commands somebody to have no contact or communication with another person

2. court order banning harmful activity: a preliminary court order that prohibits an action that might cause harm to the person seeking the order. A restraining order can be granted immediately without a hearing and often stays in effect pending a hearing and decision on the granting of an injunction.

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