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restraining
verb(re-strain)
to prevent from doing, exhibiting, or expressing something
restraining
verb(re-strain)
to limit, restrict, or keep under control
restraining
verb(re-strain)
to moderate or limit the force, effect, development, or full exercise of
restraining
noun(re-strain)
a preliminary legal order sometimes issued to keep a situation unchanged pending decision upon an application for an injunction
restraining
noun(re-strain)
a legal order issued against an individual to restrict or prohibit access or proximity to another specified individual

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