as in edict
a statement of what to do that must be obeyed by those concerned
in the cult there were injunctions for and against everything, as nothing was a matter of personal choice
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Recent Examples of injunction
The case would then move into fuller proceedings, including arguments over a longer-term injunction, evidence gathering, and possible government motions to dismiss, with the potential for trial or settlement if no early resolution is reached.
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Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
The case brought by a group of NFL players (including Tom Brady, Drew Brees, Peyton Manning, Vincent Jackson and Mike Vrabel) initially landed a preliminary injunction that required the NFL to lift the lockout and made rules vulnerable to antitrust scrutiny.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 7 Oct. 2025
After Planned Parenthood sued, the provision was at first blocked by a preliminary injunction in July.
—Madeline Heim, jsonline.com, 7 Oct. 2025
Hoping to keep the Solar for All program on track, the group has asked a jury to declare the program's termination unlawful and issue an injunction requiring the EPA to reinstate the program.
—Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 6 Oct. 2025
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Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
The case brought by a group of NFL players (including Tom Brady, Drew Brees, Peyton Manning, Vincent Jackson and Mike Vrabel) initially landed a preliminary injunction that required the NFL to lift the lockout and made rules vulnerable to antitrust scrutiny.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 7 Oct. 2025
After Planned Parenthood sued, the provision was at first blocked by a preliminary injunction in July.
—Madeline Heim, jsonline.com, 7 Oct. 2025
Hoping to keep the Solar for All program on track, the group has asked a jury to declare the program's termination unlawful and issue an injunction requiring the EPA to reinstate the program.
—Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 6 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for injunction
Noun
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Of course, Nix never has to worry about the pain his defensive teammates can inflict, protected in practice by the strict don’t-touch-the-QB edict.—
Nick Kosmider,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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The announcement mentioned relocating operations due to Trump’s edict, suggesting that the global group’s fundraising apparatus is based in the United States.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Oct. 2025
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Max was in the tender while Christian and Tessa worked the connecting lines according to Nathan’s careful instructions.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
21 Oct. 2025
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Some blankets can be used on a couch or bed, but many require a hard, flat surface—always follow your model’s instructions.—
Brigitt Earley,
Glamour,
20 Oct. 2025
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Be sure to allow 20-30 minutes for your eyes to adapt to the dark, and use a red light if needed in order to avoid ruining your night vision.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
20 Oct. 2025
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Judge Mark Pittman, in a sharply ironic four-page order on Thursday, encouraged the companies to relocate their headquarters to Fort Worth, given their preference for the antitrust lawsuit to be heard there.—
Dan Mangan,Josephine Rozzelle,
CNBC,
19 Oct. 2025
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But there was uncertainty whether the directive included the Coast Guard, which is a military branch, but falls under the Department of Homeland Security during peace time, the AP reported.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
14 Oct. 2025
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But such a directive was a reminder nonetheless that McMillan had a remarkable day.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Oct. 2025
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By then, the preeminent fashion genius of the third quarter of the 20th century and the designer so often credited with inventing the modern woman’s wardrobe had handed prêt-à-porter over to his assistants, who clung as if by commandment to the house dogma of bourgeois Parisian elegance.—
Rob Haskell,
Vogue,
20 Oct. 2025
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Its followers strictly adhere to the 29 commandments of Guru Jambheshwar, which include the sacred principles of worshiping and protecting all animals.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
7 Oct. 2025
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Gathering Communist Party elites will review China’s upcoming five-year plan, an economic blueprint whose direction is strictly dictated by top leadership in the authoritarian state.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
20 Oct. 2025
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Then, pick a patch of sky 40 degrees away in the direction of your local zenith, which is the point directly above your head.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
20 Oct. 2025
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On October 7th, a federal judge agreed that ICE had violated the terms of the decree.—
Geraldo Cadava,
New Yorker,
16 Oct. 2025
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Rajoelina released a decree attempting to dissolve the country's lower house of parliament in an apparent bid to avert impeachment, the AP reported, noting that lawmakers ignored the move.—
Alex Nitzberg,
FOXNews.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Injunction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/injunction. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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