: an injunction that prohibits the defendant from taking a particular action and maintains the positions of the parties until there is a hearing to determine the matter in dispute

An injunction is an equitable remedy [a] in the form of a special court order compelling a party to do or refrain from doing certain acts. [1][2] It was developed by the English courts of equity but …

An injunction is a court order that directs a person to do something or to stop doing something. It is an equitable remedy issued in situations where monetary compensation would be …

4 days ago · An injunction is a court order requiring a person or entity to either do or cease doing a specific action.

Jun 20, 2025 · An injunction is a court order that compels a party to either perform a specific action or refrain from doing so. It serves as a remedy when monetary damages are insufficient …

Dec 29, 2025 · Injunction, in civil proceedings, order of a court requiring a party to do or not to do a specified act or acts. An injunction is called prohibitory if it forbids the doing of an act and …

May 3, 2025 · That type of relief is called an “injunction.” Some plaintiffs may also seek an injunction against the government to enjoin it from enforcing a particular law if they believe it …

[ + to infinitive ] The court has issued an injunction to prevent distribution of the book.

Dec 22, 2025 · What is an Injunction? At its core, an injunction is a court order that either compels someone to do something or stops them from doing something. Think of it as a legal “pause …

injunction - A court order preventing or commanding a specific action to stop potential harm, which can be temporary or permanent