Definition of injunction

Definitions

Noun

a formal command or admonition

Noun

(law) a judicial remedy issued in order to prohibit a party from doing or continuing to do a certain activity; "injunction were formerly obtained by writ but now by a judicial order"

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Synonyms

cease and desist order enjoining enjoinment

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More General Terms

ban bid bidding command dictation prohibition proscription

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More Specific Terms

final injunction interlocutory injunction mandatory injunction permanent injunction temporary injunction

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