restraining order

restraining order

noun Law.
a judicial order to forbid a particular act until a decision is reached on an application for an injunction.

Origin:
1875–80
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a formal accusation initiating a criminal case, presented by a grand jury and usually required for felonies and other serious crimes
being unable or legally unqualified to perform specified acts or to be held legally responsible for such acts
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restraining order
 
n
(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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