Injunction

usgb/ɪnˈdʒʌŋkʃn/
noun

An official order from a court that demands something to be done or stopped.

The company filed an injunction to stop the labour union's strike.
Visual representation of "injunction" - An official order from a court that demands something to be done or stopped

Often appears as...

  • file an injunction
  • issue an injunction

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Formal

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Legally Binding

Injunctions require action or restraint and are enforceable by law.

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The court's injunction forced the company to halt production.
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Court Authority

An injunction is a powerful tool used by courts to maintain order.

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The judge issued an injunction to prevent evidence tampering.
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Immediate Effect

Injunctions often require immediate action and can't be delayed.

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The environmental injunction stopped the tree cutting immediately.
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