injunction
/ˌɪnˈdʒəŋkʃən/
A court order requiring a party to do or refrain from doing something
injunction in a sentence
“The judge issued an injunction preventing the merger.”
Origin of injunction
From Latin iniungere (to enjoin), from in- (upon) + iungere (to join)
Related Words
fiduciary
A person legally obligated to act in another's best interest
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Resolution of a dispute by an impartial third party
indemnity
Security against legal liability for one's actions
estoppel
A legal principle preventing someone from arguing something contrary to a previous claim
malfeasance
Wrongdoing or misconduct, especially by a public official
prima facie
Based on first impression; accepted as correct until proven otherwise