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
But a district court granted a preliminary injunction blocking SB 2420.
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Adi Robertson, The Verge, 1 Jan. 2026
This upholds an earlier injunction from Jackson to ensure the agency would continue to exist as congressionally mandated, and to stop efforts to shutter the CFPB, including through layoffs.
—Stephan Bisaha, NPR, 30 Dec. 2025
Chhabria noted in his ruling that while basic Medicaid information can be shared with ICE, the injunction still applies to other information, including data about immigrants legally in the country.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 30 Dec. 2025
His order grants a preliminary injunction against sharing information of broader categories.
—Phil Helsel, NBC news, 30 Dec. 2025
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Adi Robertson, The Verge, 1 Jan. 2026
This upholds an earlier injunction from Jackson to ensure the agency would continue to exist as congressionally mandated, and to stop efforts to shutter the CFPB, including through layoffs.
—Stephan Bisaha, NPR, 30 Dec. 2025
Chhabria noted in his ruling that while basic Medicaid information can be shared with ICE, the injunction still applies to other information, including data about immigrants legally in the country.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 30 Dec. 2025
His order grants a preliminary injunction against sharing information of broader categories.
—Phil Helsel, NBC news, 30 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for injunction
Recent Examples of Synonyms for injunction
Noun
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Trump’s edict was light on details — and the shares pared those losses in later trading — but the message was sent.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
8 Jan. 2026
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The Gospel of Matthew, McGowan said, recounts how King Herod – upon learning that a child born in Bethlehem was destined to one day take his throne – issued an edict for all male children in the city to be executed.—
Chelsea Bailey,
CNN Money,
15 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Choose the oven’s steam setting if there is one and follow the manufacturer’s instructions.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
14 Jan. 2026
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The telenovella follows a woman who is about to get married, while also being in love with another man, and includes several plot twists, cleverly woven intermingled with scenes of the country’s landmark destinations and informative safety instructions for flight passengers.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
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The temporary restraining order issued Monday states that — for the time being — Davis cannot remove Wilcox from the primary ballot, alter her status as a candidate or notify the Texas Secretary of State’s office that Wilcox is ineligible or should be excluded from the ballot.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Jan. 2026
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Despite that, in July, Molina Cervantes requested dismissal of the restraining order against him, according to court records.—
City News Service,
Oc Register,
13 Jan. 2026
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No further action was taken in the matter, the lawsuit alleges, until after Cavin’s letter was sent out, after which Superintendent Nikki Roorda called Smith to her office and stated that the board had put out a directive about posts concerning Charlie Kirk.—
Clark Kauffman,
Des Moines Register,
14 Jan. 2026
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Federal officials have issued emergency directives to keep coal plants in Michigan and Pennsylvania operating despite plans to retire them.—
Judith Kohler,
Denver Post,
14 Jan. 2026
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After reviewing the farm’s seven commandments printed on the barn wall, students can examine the effects of the slight rewording of each commandment in the light of today’s reinterpretation of the Constitution.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Jan. 2026
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The commandment, or mitzvah, of Hanukkah is to light the menorah with family or friends at home.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Dec. 2025
Noun
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For once, things appear to be moving in the right direction in the injury department.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Jan. 2026
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The poll shows that 47% of Marylanders believe the state is headed in the right direction, but 44% say the state is headed in the wrong direction.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
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The actor-filmmaker, his wife Amal and their kids Alexander and Ella were recently granted citizenship in France, per a naturalization decree obtained by the French newspaper Journal officiel and viewed by PEOPLE.—
Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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The police reform decree has been in effect for more than six years, and there has been criticism and concern about the pace of implementation.—
John Schmidt,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Injunction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/injunction. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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