Meaning & use
injunction
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An official order issued by a court that requires a person or organization to do, or refrain from doing, a specific act.
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The court granted an injunction preventing the company from releasing the product.
Neighbors sought an injunction to stop construction of the new building.
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Injunction is mainly a legal term; it can also be used more loosely for a strong, authoritative command or warning.
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