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restraining order

[rɪˈstreɪnɪŋ ˈɔːrdər]
nounpl: restraining orders
ordem de restrição
1. A legal court order that prohibits a person from engaging in specific conduct, such as approaching, contacting, or harassing another person
The judge issued a restraining order against the defendant to protect the victim from harassment.
O juiz emitiu uma ordem de restrição contra o réu para proteger a vítima do assédio.
2. A temporary legal measure designed to prevent harm or maintain the status quo until a full hearing can be held
She obtained a restraining order to keep her ex-partner away from her home.
Ela obteve uma ordem de restrição para manter seu ex-parceiro longe de sua casa.
Synonyms
protective orderinjunctionorder of protectioncease and desist order

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ordem de restrição; medida protetiva
Common legal terminology in Brazilian courts
São Paulo
ordem de proteção; medida cautelar
Frequently used in family law cases
Portugal
ordem de restrição; medida cautelar
Portuguese legal system uses similar terminology

Related Idioms & Phrases

to take out a restraining order
to violate a restraining order
under a restraining order
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