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injunction

[in-juhngk-shuhn] / ɪnˈdʒʌŋk ʃən /


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He took his case to an appeals court, which put a hold on the injunction and allowed construction to continue while litigation proceeds.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

A judge in Texas issued a temporary injunction that will let him back onto the field this season for the Red Raiders.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Then in 2020, a California state court judge issued an injunction in a lawsuit brought by students, which forced UC to stop using the scores earlier than planned.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

A self-styled "beauty consultant" allegedly allowed "dangerous" cosmetic procedures to be carried out despite a legal injunction against him, a court has heard.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

But in spite of the victory, the Times could not resume printing the Pentagon Papers because the Justice Department immediately appealed, and the injunction remained in place while the case moved to the higher court.

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin




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