Legal Restraint
/ˈliːgəl rɪˈstreɪnt/
Definitions
- (n.) A judicial or statutory order limiting a person's freedom of action or movement, often to prevent harm or preserve the status quo.
The court issued a legal restraint preventing the company from selling the disputed property.
- (n.) A condition or clause in a contract or legal instrument that restricts certain activities or rights of a party.
The employee signed a contract with a legal restraint on soliciting clients after termination.
Forms
- legal restraints
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Commentary
Legal restraints often balance individual freedoms with the protection of rights or interests, requiring precise drafting to avoid overbreadth or unenforceability.
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