injunction (C2)

noun

Pronunciation: ɪnˈdʒʌŋkʃən

Definition

A formal legal order issued by a court that requires a party to do or refrain from doing specific acts.

Examples

• The union sought an injunction to stop the factory from firing workers during the contract negotiations.

• A judge granted a preliminary injunction that halted the construction project while environmental concerns were investigated.

• The company violated the court's injunction by continuing to sell the patented software.

Synonyms of injunction

Words with a similar meaning to injunction:

• order
• ban
• restraint
• mandate

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