Injunctive
/ɪnˈdʒʌŋktɪv/Adjective
Related to an injunction, which is a legal order that prevents a party from performing a specific act.
The court issued an injunctive order against the company to stop the harmful practices.
Usage tips
Formal
injunctive relief, injunctive action, injunctive remedies
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/2Legal Context
In the legal field, understanding the implications of an injunctive order is crucial.
The injunctive relief granted by the court prevented further actions by the defendant.
Pro Tip 2/2Linguistic Use
In grammar, the injunctive mood is essential for expressing commands or requests.
You should always use the injunctive form when issuing commands.
Compare with
imperativeprohibitorydirectivemandatorilyorder
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