Anti-Social Behaviour Order
/ˌæntiˈsoʊʃəl bɪˈheɪvjər ˈɔrdər/
Definitions
- (n.) A civil order made by a court in the UK to restrict the behavior of a person causing harassment, alarm or distress to others.
The court issued an anti-social behaviour order to prevent him from entering the neighborhood.
Forms
- anti-social behaviour order
- anti-social behaviour orders
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Commentary
Commonly abbreviated as ASBO, this order aims to restrict specific anti-social acts without criminal sanction; precise wording is essential to avoid overly broad restrictions.
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