injunction


Definition: Meaning of, injunction in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ɪnˈdʒʌŋ(k)ʃ(ə)n /

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injunction injunctions
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  1. law an order given by a court which tells someone not to do something
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  2. formal a piece of advice or an order from someone in authority
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injunction used in phrases

  • final injunction (noun)
    1. law injunction issued on completion of a trial
  • interlocutory injunction (noun)
    1. law injunction issued during a trial to maintain the status quo or preserve the subject matter of the litigation until the trial is over
  • mandatory injunction (noun)
    1. law injunction requiring the performance of some specific act
  • permanent injunction (noun)
    1. law injunction issued on completion of a trial
  • super-injunction (noun)
    1. an injunction to protect someone's privacy, where even the existence of the injunction must also be kept secret
  • temporary injunction (noun)
    1. law injunction issued during a trial to maintain the status quo or preserve the subject matter of the litigation until the trial is over
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