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
The company referenced the Norris-LaGuardia Act of 1932, a federal Congressional law that heavily restricted courts’ jurisdiction to issue injunctions in cases involving a labor dispute.
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Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 17 Feb. 2026
Under his proposal, the Attorney General’s Office would have the ability to obtain court injunctions to stop people who are violating any section of Idaho code.
—Idaho Statesman, 10 Feb. 2026
Conservative appeals courts have signaled skepticism of some trial judges’ rulings, with appellate courts throwing out injunctions as overly broad and vague, suggesting judicial restraint regarding the scope of limitations on executive immigration authority.
—Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
Ten injunctions have been granted, including six at the state court level, with numerous still pending.
—Ralph D. Russo, New York Times, 5 Feb. 2026
In other cases, the administration has asked the court to lift injunctions imposed by lower court judges so that deportations can continue while litigation proceeds.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 3 Feb. 2026
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.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 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
Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 17 Feb. 2026
Under his proposal, the Attorney General’s Office would have the ability to obtain court injunctions to stop people who are violating any section of Idaho code.
—Idaho Statesman, 10 Feb. 2026
Conservative appeals courts have signaled skepticism of some trial judges’ rulings, with appellate courts throwing out injunctions as overly broad and vague, suggesting judicial restraint regarding the scope of limitations on executive immigration authority.
—Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
Ten injunctions have been granted, including six at the state court level, with numerous still pending.
—Ralph D. Russo, New York Times, 5 Feb. 2026
In other cases, the administration has asked the court to lift injunctions imposed by lower court judges so that deportations can continue while litigation proceeds.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 3 Feb. 2026
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.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for injunctions
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In a post on X Monday, Yue described how her OpenClaw autonomous AI agents—built to run locally on a Mac mini computer—deleted her entire inbox, ignoring instructions to pause and ask for confirmation first.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
23 Feb. 2026
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The court sent the question back to PURA with instructions that effectively require the regulators to approve the sale.—
Edmund H. Mahony,
Hartford Courant,
23 Feb. 2026
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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
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Belt-Stubblefield ignored orders to stop and raised his hands, and Neely punched him in an attempt to de-escalate the situation, according to Chamberlain’s account in the days after the shooting.—
Noelle Phillips,
Denver Post,
24 Feb. 2026
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At his orders, cartel henchmen began setting fire to vehicles, gas stations and government buildings and blockaded major highways.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
24 Feb. 2026
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The federal prosecutor’s office in Minnesota has been gutted by a wave of career officials resigning or retiring over objections to Trump administration directives.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 Feb. 2026
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The federal prosecutor's office in Minnesota has been gutted by a wave of career officials resigning or retiring over objections to Trump administration directives.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
19 Feb. 2026
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Follow the directions of local authorities and in case of emergency, call 911.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
24 Feb. 2026
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As Luna in your financial quadrant pokes the Sun in your friendship zone, money boundaries and group expectations likely tug in different directions.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
24 Feb. 2026
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After all, Moses famously spent 40 days and 40 nights alone on Mount Sinai before receiving the 10 commandments from God, and Buddha meditated for 49 days under a Bodhi tree before reaching enlightenment.—
Hannah Towey,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
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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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“Injunctions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/injunctions. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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