plural injunctions
law
: an order from a court of law that says something must be done or must not be done
The group has obtained an injunction to prevent the demolition of the building.
—often + againstThe court has issued/granted an injunction against the strike.
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“Injunction.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/injunction. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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