Restraining
/rɪˈstreɪnɪŋ/
Definitions
- (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
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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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