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Meaning of injunctions
A court order that requires someone to do or not do something.
Etymology of injunctions
The word "injunctions" comes from the Old French word "injunction", which is derived from the Latin word "injungere", meaning "to impose or enjoin upon".
Historically, the term has been used in English law since the 15th century to refer to a court order that requires someone to do or not do something.
Synonyms
prohibitions
restrictions
bans
orders
decrees
directives
mandates
edicts
rulings
judgments
commands
instructions
ordinances
laws
regulations
prohibitory orders
court orders
legal orders
interdictions
forbiddances
injunctions
stays
restraining orders
gag orders
cease and desist orders
writs
notices
warnings
admonitions
caveats
Definitions
- A legal order that requires someone to do or not do something, typically issued by a court to enforce a right or to prevent someone from doing something that could cause harm.
- * A formal warning or prohibition, especially one issued by a court.
Usage Examples
- The court issued an injunction to stop the construction of the new building.
- * The company was granted an injunction to prevent its former employee from disclosing confidential information.
- * The judge issued a restraining order, which is a type of injunction that prohibits someone from coming near or contacting another person.
Antonyms
permissions
allowances
permits
licenses
approvals
consents
agreements
sanctions
endorsements
authorizations
validations
certifications
ratifications
confirmations
permissions
freedoms
privileges
rights
liberties