as in instructions
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 injunctions
Generally, an investigation by the Consumer Protection Division of the attorney general’s office could lead to civil penalties, restitution or injunctions, press secretary Bailey Aldridge said in an email.
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Amber Gaudet, Charlotte Observer, 18 May 2026
But judges move at their own speed and may not grant any injunctions before DOJ starts making payments — especially since those injunctions could hinge on the identities of beneficiaries.
—Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 18 May 2026
The communities are fighting back, but even court injunctions haven't stopped the bulldozers.
—NPR, 17 May 2026
The Supreme Court’s decision is likely complicated by the precedent the justices set last year regarding universal injunctions, in which judges at lower courts block federal policies for everyone rather than just the plaintiffs involved in the case.
—Gabrielle M. Etzel, The Washington Examiner, 11 May 2026
Last summer, the Supreme Court clawed back federal judges’ ability to issue universal injunctions that provide relief to anyone, even those who haven’t sued or part of a class-action.
—Ella Lee, The Hill, 6 May 2026
The second-most common type of enforcement actions (20 out of 88) noted in the report were injunctions to stop legal violations.
—Sarah Todd, STAT, 10 Apr. 2026
Of the 71 lawsuits, courts have denied preliminary injunctions in 33 of them while granting 11.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Of those cases, 33 preliminary injunctions have been denied and 13 have been granted.
—ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
Amber Gaudet, Charlotte Observer, 18 May 2026
But judges move at their own speed and may not grant any injunctions before DOJ starts making payments — especially since those injunctions could hinge on the identities of beneficiaries.
—Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 18 May 2026
The communities are fighting back, but even court injunctions haven't stopped the bulldozers.
—NPR, 17 May 2026
The Supreme Court’s decision is likely complicated by the precedent the justices set last year regarding universal injunctions, in which judges at lower courts block federal policies for everyone rather than just the plaintiffs involved in the case.
—Gabrielle M. Etzel, The Washington Examiner, 11 May 2026
Last summer, the Supreme Court clawed back federal judges’ ability to issue universal injunctions that provide relief to anyone, even those who haven’t sued or part of a class-action.
—Ella Lee, The Hill, 6 May 2026
The second-most common type of enforcement actions (20 out of 88) noted in the report were injunctions to stop legal violations.
—Sarah Todd, STAT, 10 Apr. 2026
Of the 71 lawsuits, courts have denied preliminary injunctions in 33 of them while granting 11.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Of those cases, 33 preliminary injunctions have been denied and 13 have been granted.
—ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for injunctions
Noun
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But when Spurs are trailing, Romero often abandons his defensive position and goes hunting for the ball, seemingly ignoring tactical instructions.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
25 May 2026
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Some cleaners might be too harsh for certain finishes, or the stains might need special treatment depending on the cause, so always check your cleaner and follow its instructions, suggests Stein.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
25 May 2026
Noun
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My worry is edicts from Hartford.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2026
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While many edicts are necessary to protect public safety, many more are redundant, wasteful and anti-competitive, piling on unnecessary costs and stymieing innovation.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
18 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Red-coated soldiers, stiff and solemn, called out orders in English.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 May 2026
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California health officials said no exposure to the product is expected as long as evacuation orders are followed.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
26 May 2026
Noun
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Following the Vlast report, D’Uva has sought to distance itself from the controversy, telling the press that any directives to remove Machine were issued by a specialist who was not authorized to make such decisions.—
Tessa Solomon,
ARTnews.com,
26 May 2026
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Much like my own experience in the science laboratories at university, the robots will need to understand directives from their human teachers, then follow through with the task on their own.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
25 May 2026
Noun
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If anyone must drive near the area, MDFR warned that intermittent road closures could be possible, and that motorists should stay alert and follow all traffic directions.—
Sarah Perkel,
USA Today,
26 May 2026
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In the video, the Academy Award winner is shown giving clear directions to those gathered for his autograph or to snap a photo with him.—
Tracy Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
26 May 2026
Noun
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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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