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
Since being formed, LA County’s unit has won $29 million in civil penalties in addition to dozens of permanent and preliminary injunctions, its website says.
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Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Jan. 2026
In June, the high court largely sided with the administration, ruling 6 to 3 that many such injunctions likely exceed the lower courts’ authority.
—Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2026
But over the last several years, those standards have steadily eroded, in no small part because of a growing list of court orders and injunctions — and the fear of more to come.
—Brendan Marks, New York Times, 1 Jan. 2026
The lone ruling was a significant victory in the fight against universal injunctions.
—Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 28 Dec. 2025
Both of the other cases are also being handled by Obama appointees, and neither judge has yet ruled on any requests for injunctions against the rule.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 24 Dec. 2025
Instead, the issue before the justices was the scope of relief granted by lower courts hearing the birthright citizenship cases, which had issued nationwide injunctions preventing the administration from enforcing the policy.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 5 Dec. 2025
Those rulings continued even after the Supreme Court’s decision in June limiting the power of judges to issue nationwide injunctions.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2025
Instead, the court used the case to issue a ruling in June limiting the power of lower courts to issue nationwide injunctions, a victory for the administration.
—Arkansas Online, 5 Oct. 2025
Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Jan. 2026
In June, the high court largely sided with the administration, ruling 6 to 3 that many such injunctions likely exceed the lower courts’ authority.
—Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2026
But over the last several years, those standards have steadily eroded, in no small part because of a growing list of court orders and injunctions — and the fear of more to come.
—Brendan Marks, New York Times, 1 Jan. 2026
The lone ruling was a significant victory in the fight against universal injunctions.
—Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 28 Dec. 2025
Both of the other cases are also being handled by Obama appointees, and neither judge has yet ruled on any requests for injunctions against the rule.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 24 Dec. 2025
Instead, the issue before the justices was the scope of relief granted by lower courts hearing the birthright citizenship cases, which had issued nationwide injunctions preventing the administration from enforcing the policy.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 5 Dec. 2025
Those rulings continued even after the Supreme Court’s decision in June limiting the power of judges to issue nationwide injunctions.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2025
Instead, the court used the case to issue a ruling in June limiting the power of lower courts to issue nationwide injunctions, a victory for the administration.
—Arkansas Online, 5 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for injunctions
Noun
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Follow instructions from local health officials and check back for updates.—
Jose Fabian,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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When purchasing a heated bird bath, always read the manufacturer instructions to ensure they are rated for your local temperatures.—
Anne Readel,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Covid-19 bred doubt about government edicts and skepticism about science, provoking an existential battle for truth.—
Richard Edelman,
Time,
18 Jan. 2026
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Trump edicts weigh on stocks this week Geopolitical risks have weighed on investor sentiment this week.—
Pia Singh,
CNBC,
14 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The women have frequently shared their custom dirty soda orders and helped catapult the once-niche drink, often guzzled from 44-ounce mega cups, into the spotlight.—
Brittany Anas,
Denver Post,
27 Jan. 2026
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Such orders are standard in criminal cases in order to protect the integrity of a trial.—
James Hill,
ABC News,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Estates without clear directives can be subject to lengthy and expensive probate court proceedings, which can consume up to 10% of an estate's value and take months or even years to resolve, Childfree Trust said in its report.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
4 Feb. 2026
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Gabbard said the president did not ask any questions and did not issue any directives.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
3 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The line was suspended in both directions while crews cleared the area and repairs were made to the tracks.—
David Matthews,
New York Daily News,
3 Feb. 2026
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Following the crash, Touhy Avenue was closed in both directions between Central and Lehigh avenues, police said.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
3 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The Sefer HaChinuch explains that these commandments are meant to cultivate rachamim (compassion) by training the heart through action.—
Rabbi Bruce D. Forman,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Feb. 2026
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Malinin has never been to Russia, but its traditional skating commandments, heavily influenced by ballet, are stamped on him.—
Sally Jenkins,
The Atlantic,
1 Feb. 2026
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“Injunctions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/injunctions. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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