protective order
[prə-ˈtek-tiv ˈȯr-dər]
nounpl: protective orders
medida protetiva
1. A legal court order issued to protect a person from harassment, abuse, stalking, or threats by another individual
She obtained a protective order against her ex-boyfriend after he continued to harass her.
Ela obteve uma medida protetiva contra seu ex-namorado depois que ele continuou a assediá-la.
2. A legal document that restricts the respondent's behavior and may include provisions such as maintaining distance, ceasing contact, or avoiding specific locations
The protective order required him to stay at least 500 feet away from her home and workplace.
A medida protetiva exigia que ele mantivesse uma distância de pelo menos 500 metros de sua casa e local de trabalho.
3. A court-issued injunction designed to ensure the safety and well-being of the protected party
The judge granted the protective order after hearing evidence of domestic violence.
O juiz concedeu a medida protetiva após ouvir evidências de violência doméstica.
In Brazil, protective orders became more standardized and widely used after the enactment of Lei Maria da Penha in 2006, which specifically addresses domestic and family violence. In the United States, protective orders are a common legal tool in family court and criminal proceedings. Violating a protective order is a serious criminal offense in both countries. The Brazilian legal system emphasizes 'medida protetiva' as a key instrument in protecting victims of domestic violence, while the U.S. system uses the broader term 'protective order' across various contexts including stalking and harassment cases.
Related Idioms & Phrases
take out a protective order
file for a protective order
violate a protective order
obtain a protective order
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