Asbo
noun acronym
(Brit) anti-social behaviour order: a civil order made against a persistently anti-social individual which restricts his or her activities or movements, a breach of which results in criminal charges
Contemporary Examples
“I despair at you sometimes, Des,” asbo says addressing his nephew.
In Defense of Martin Amis’ ‘Lionel Asbo’ Liam Hoare August 20, 2012
antisocial behavior order
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