stayaway order

Definition of "stayaway order"
  1. A court-issued command preventing a person from nearing or contacting another, usually seen in divorce proceedings or stalking incidents
How to use "stayaway order" in a sentence
  1. The judge issued a stayaway order to ensure her safety after the breakup.
  2. Because of his threatening behavior, a stayaway order was necessary.
  3. The stayaway order was part of the final divorce settlement to maintain distance and avoid confrontation.

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