Injunction: meaning, definitions and examples

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injunction

 

[ ɪnˈdʒʌŋkʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

legal

An injunction is a court order requiring a person to do or refrain from doing a specific act. It is a powerful legal remedy used to prevent harm or enforce rights.

Synonyms

court order, decree, restraining order

Examples of usage

  • The judge issued an injunction ordering the company to stop construction immediately.
  • The injunction was necessary to protect the intellectual property of the artist.

Translations

Translations of the word "injunction" in other languages:

🇵🇹 injunção

🇮🇳 आदेश

🇩🇪 einstweilige Verfügung

🇮🇩 perintah

🇺🇦 судова заборона

🇵🇱 nakaz sądowy

🇯🇵 差止命令

🇫🇷 injonction

🇪🇸 mandato judicial

🇹🇷 ihtiyati tedbir

🇰🇷 금지 명령

🇸🇦 أمر قضائي

🇨🇿 soudní příkaz

🇸🇰 súdny príkaz

🇨🇳 禁令

🇸🇮 sodna prepoved

🇮🇸 fyrirmæli

🇰🇿 сот тыйымы

🇬🇪 სასამართლო განჩინება

🇦🇿 məhkəmə qadağası

🇲🇽 mandato judicial

Etymology

The word 'injunction' originated from the Latin word 'injunctio', which means 'a command' or 'order'. The concept of injunctions dates back to ancient Roman law, where legal authorities could issue orders to compel or restrain certain actions. Over time, the use of injunctions has evolved in various legal systems to provide swift and effective remedies in cases of urgency or irreparable harm.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,953, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.