Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
restraining order
noun
/rɪˈstreɪnɪŋ ˈɔːrdər/
Definition
A legal order issued by a court to protect an individual by prohibiting another person from making contact or interfering with them.
Examples
- After the threats he received, she filed for a restraining order to ensure her safety.
- The court issued a restraining order preventing him from coming near her workplace.
- She felt relieved when the judge granted her a restraining order against her ex-partner.
Meaning
Restraining orders are designed to keep a person safe from harassment, stalking, or harm by legally restricting another individual’s actions.
Synonyms
- protective order
- injunction
- stay-away order
