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Prohibition on approaching a protected person

Meaning in Spanish law and related legal services.

What it means

A court-imposed restriction on approaching a person or specified places. It may be a sentence or an interim protective measure, with different legal rules.

Legal reference

Plain-language explanation of Spanish law, not an official legal definition. The linked English legislation is an unofficial translation; the Spanish reference text should be consulted in case of doubt.

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