injunction

[US]/ɪn'dʒʌŋ(k)ʃ(ə)n/
[UK]/ɪn'dʒʌŋkʃən/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a command; a mandatory order; a prohibition order.
Word Forms

Phrases & Collocations

temporary injunction

permanent injunction

Example Sentences

You file a motion for what they call an "interlocutory injunction. ".

an injunction restraining the disclosure of company secrets

Abstract: Interlocutory injunction is an important provisional equity relief in American law.

(b) “prohibitory injunction” that forbids something to be done.

if such court injunctions are ignored, sequestration of trade union assets will follow.

The court issued an injunction to stop the construction.

The company was granted an injunction against the competitor.

The union sought an injunction to prevent layoffs.

The judge imposed an injunction on the publication of the sensitive information.

The environmental group filed for an injunction to halt the deforestation.

The injunction was lifted after the settlement was reached.

The injunction remains in place until further notice.

The court will hear arguments for the injunction tomorrow.

The injunction was violated, leading to legal consequences.

The injunction was issued to protect the rights of the minority shareholders.

Real-world Examples

A judge has recently granted an injunction against an enforcement of our rule.

Source: Conservative speeches

The lawsuit seeks an injunction against the panel's request for materials.

Source: BBC Listening Collection October 2021

Ask him if I could get an injunction to stop a face.

Source: Sex and the City Selected Highlights

They know we're stalled on our injunction.

Source: Lawsuit Duet Season 1

The judge today extended a preliminary injunction, giving the clinic time to appeal to an administrative panel.

Source: PBS English News

The judges in the case should put preliminarily injunction on the ban today but then suspended this ruling.

Source: NPR News March 2014 Compilation

The fancy clothes and Markkula's injunctions could not, however, stop the irrepressible Wozniak from playing some practical jokes.

Source: Steve Jobs Biography

The judge issued a preliminary injunction, stopping the state from enforcing the medication ban while that challenge goes forward.

Source: VOA Daily Standard May 2022 Collection

We could sue you for a wrongful diagnosis or file an injunction with a judge to get him released.

Source: The Good Place Season 2

But many peers said the new injunction would undermine freedom of speech and association.

Source: BBC Listening January 2014 Collection

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