“Injunction”
Ireland
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An order of the court directing a party to an action to do, or to refrain from doing, something.
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New Zealand
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A court order saying that a person must do or not do a particular act. Injunctions can be temporary ('interim injunctions') or permanent.
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United States
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A court order preventing one or more named parties from taking some action. A preliminary injunction often is issued to allow fact-finding, so a judge can determine whether a permanent injunction is justified.
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