protective order

Definition of "protective order"
  1. A decree provided by a court or authority with the aim of safeguarding a specific individual or party
How to use "protective order" in a sentence
  1. After repeated threats, she sought a protective order from the court.
  2. The violation of a protective order can result in legal penalties.
  3. In court, her lawyer requested a protective order against her stalker.
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