Synonyms for
Injunction
Definition
A formal order given by a court or other authority that commands or forbids an action.
Synonyms & similar words
Synonyms by register
Antonyms
Common collocations
- court injunction
- temporary injunction
- preliminary injunction
- permanent injunction
- seek an injunction
- grant an injunction
- issue an injunction
- violate an injunction
Word family
noun injunction
verb injunct
Usage note
An injunction is a formal legal order. While 'injunct' exists as a verb, it is less common in everyday speech than the noun form.
Example sentences
- The teacher issued an injunction to stop the students from cheating on the test.
- The court issued an injunction to prevent the construction of the new building.
- The company was served with an injunction to stop them from using the copyrighted material.
- The government issued an injunction to halt the import of the dangerous product.
- The injunction was lifted after the company complied with safety regulations.
Quotes
I am not an advocate for frequent changes in laws and constitutions, but laws and institutions must go hand in hand with the progress of the human mind. - Thomas Jefferson
Where law ends, tyranny begins. - William Pitt
We are all bound by the law, but we are also all protected by the law. - Julia Gillard