Injunction: meaning, definitions and examples
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injunction
[ ɪnˈdʒʌŋkʃən ]
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
Word origin
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.