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Meaning of injunction
a judicial order that restrains a person from doing something
Etymology of injunction
The word "injunction" originates from the Latin "injungere", which means "to impose or enjoin"
It has been used in the English language since the 15th century to describe a judicial order or command
Historically, injunctions were used to enforce religious or moral laws, but now they are commonly used in a wide range of legal contexts
Synonyms
prohibition
ban
restriction
order
decree
mandate
directive
edict
ruling
judgment
verdict
command
instruction
mandate
interdict
stay
bar
impediment
obstacle
hindrance
prohibition
forbiddance
disallowance
refusal
rejection
denial
veto
interdiction
proscription
embargo
sanction
restraint
limitation
constraint
curb
check
brake
Definitions
- A court order that requires a person to do or not do something
- * A judicial ruling that prohibits a particular action
- * A legal directive that imposes a restriction or restraint
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 government obtained an injunction to block the release of the classified documents