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injunction

in-JUNK-shun

ɪnˈdʒʌŋkʃən

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injunction

Dictionary meaning

A court order requiring a party to do or refrain from doing a specific act.

Examples

  • The judge granted an emergency injunction to stop the demolition of the listed building.

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