injunction
noun [ C ]
LAW uk/ɪnˈdʒʌŋkʃən/ usan official order to do or not do something, which is given by a court of law:
ask for/seek/request an injunction The board is seeking an injunction against the hostile takeover.
grant/issue an injunction Last week the judge issued an injunction blocking a 25-cent boost in subway and bus fares.
to get/obtain/win an injunction
lift/withdraw/refuse an injunction Unless the temporary injunction is lifted, the service will have to shut down pending a full court case.
See also
interim injunction
interlocutory injunction
mandatory injunction
permanent injunction
preliminary injunction
restrictive injunction