Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
injunct
verb
/ɪnˈdʒʌŋkt/
Definition
To impose an injunction or order upon someone to do or refrain from doing something.
Examples
- The court decided to injunct the company from using the trademark.
- After the dispute, the judge injuncted the parties from discussing the case publicly.
- She sought to injunct her neighbor from continuing to construct their fence intrusively.
Meaning
In the legal context, to injunct means to issue a court order that requires a person to do a specific act or prohibits them from doing something.
Synonyms
- Prohibit
- Restrict
- Command
- Forbid
