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
However, the injunction on closing the center is not necessarily permanent.
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Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 29 May 2026
Sorsby separately filed a lawsuit last week against the NCAA seeking a temporary injunction that would grant the fifth-year senior eligibility for the 2026 season.
—Chris Vannini, New York Times, 29 May 2026
Lawyers for the family filed for an emergency injunction with Judge Fred Biery of the Western District of Texas, who had freed them.
—Alan Gionet, CBS News, 28 May 2026
The lawsuit calls for various civil penalties against 23andMe and injunctions blocking the company from further violations of California’s privacy protection laws.
—ABC News, 28 May 2026
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Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 29 May 2026
Sorsby separately filed a lawsuit last week against the NCAA seeking a temporary injunction that would grant the fifth-year senior eligibility for the 2026 season.
—Chris Vannini, New York Times, 29 May 2026
Lawyers for the family filed for an emergency injunction with Judge Fred Biery of the Western District of Texas, who had freed them.
—Alan Gionet, CBS News, 28 May 2026
The lawsuit calls for various civil penalties against 23andMe and injunctions blocking the company from further violations of California’s privacy protection laws.
—ABC News, 28 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for injunction
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The edict that journalists be accompanied at all times while on Pentagon grounds was introduced in March after a judge struck down an earlier set of restrictions.—
Scott Nover,
Washington Post,
18 May 2026
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The Chargers’ last game was a playoff loss to Vrabel’s Patriots, so nothing short of an edict from the NFL probably would have stopped the franchise’s social media team from referencing the Vrabel-Russini controversy.—
Senior Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2026
Noun
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Both clubs also have youth academies aiming to offer affordable instruction to younger players.—
PJ Green
May 30,
Kansas City Star,
30 May 2026
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Where needed, eriophyid mites can be controlled with horticultural oil, neem oil or miticide sprays following label instructions.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 May 2026
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In order to add Espinal back to the roster, the Dodgers had to clear a 40-man roster spot.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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During a September 2025 interview with the Taco Policy podcast, Talarico noted that his usual go-to taco order is actually a bacon and egg taco on a flour tortilla – another common combination for breakfast taco connoisseurs.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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But now that the proceeding is over, Google today announced new controls for website owners in response to the UK directive.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
3 June 2026
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But Claude took some of the new directives a bit too seriously; suddenly, every fake passage was filled with characters hopping on a horse, or delivering an important package, or running.—
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
2 June 2026
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Paxton filed a lawsuit against Galveston ISD after the school board voted against placing the commandments in classrooms.—
Haajrah Gilani,
Houston Chronicle,
7 May 2026
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Consider these our contemporary cupcake commandments, illustrated by three new recipes that are, as Carrie would say, fabulous.—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
28 Apr. 2026
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Since the Miss Universe Cuba franchise was established in Miami under the direction of Venezuelan lawyer and designer Prince Julio César in 2024, the city has become a hub for training beauty queens of Cuban origin who represent the island in international competitions.—
Sarah Moreno
May 31,
Miami Herald,
31 May 2026
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The election is widely viewed as a verdict on the turbulent presidency of Gustavo Petro, who came to power in 2022, and on the future direction of Colombia’s political and economic model.—
Sebastian Jimenez,
CNN Money,
31 May 2026
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In the treatment of children, the government operates under the guidelines set by judicial decree in 1997 often referred to as The Flores Laws.—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
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The department agreed to change its use-of-force, hiring and training policies as part of the decree, and submit to outside oversight.—
Shelly Bradbury,
Denver Post,
28 May 2026
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“Injunction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/injunction. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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