Anti-Harassment Order
/ˈæn.taɪ hɚˌæs.mənt ˈɔr.dɚ/
Definitions
- (n.) A court-issued injunction designed to prevent an individual from engaging in harassment or abusive behavior toward another person.
The victim obtained an anti-harassment order to legally prohibit the harasser from contacting her.
Forms
- anti-harassment order
- anti-harassment orders
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Commentary
Anti-harassment orders are preventive remedies focusing on non-violent but unwanted behaviors; precise drafting should specify prohibited conduct and duration.
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