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injunction definition - legal

n

A judgeÂ’s order to a party compelling or prohibiting certain described conduct.
mandatory injunction
An injunction compelling a party to perform an action.
permanent injunction
An injunction granted after a trial on the merits, which forms part of the final judgment in the case.
preliminary injunction
An injunction granted before trial, to preserve the status quo pending the courtÂ’s final determination. Also known as an interlocutory injunction.

Webster's New World Law Dictionary Copyright © 2006 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Hoboken, New Jersey.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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