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injunction

/ɪnˈdʒʌŋkʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does injunction mean?

noun

A formal order issued by a court of law requiring someone to do or not do something. A request or appeal for something to be done or not done.

Example

"The judge issued an injunction to stop the construction of the new development."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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