Domestic Violence Order
/ˈdəʊmɛstɪk ˈvaɪələns ˈɔːdə/
Definitions
- (n.) A court-issued order designed to protect individuals from abuse, harassment, or violence by a family member or intimate partner.
The victim obtained a domestic violence order to prevent further contact from the abuser.
Forms
- domestic violence order
- domestic violence orders
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Commentary
Domestic violence orders are civil remedies aimed at immediate protection and often include prohibitions against contact or proximity to the protected person.
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