Restraining

/rɪˈstreɪnɪŋ/

Definitions

  1. (v. (participle)) Act of legally preventing or limiting a person's actions, often by court order, to protect rights or prevent harm.
    The restraining order prohibited him from contacting the plaintiff.

Forms

  • restrain
  • restrains
  • restrained

Commentary

Used primarily as a participle form of 'restrain' in legal contexts, often linked to court orders limiting behavior to prevent harm.

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