Injunction

Definition

• An order of a court of equity prohibiting an act or compelling an act to be done.

Synonyms
court ruling, equitable remedy, interdict, court order

Related Terms and Acronyms

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  • A method of connecting an entity's conduct with an effect, which in some cases can prove legal liability.
• Common Law (CL) — Acronym, Very Important,
  • Traditional, unwritten law based on English custom.
  ➥ Laws developed by judges through court decisions and precedent.
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• Contract — Definition,
  • An agreement between two or more parties that can be enforced by law.
• Defendant — Definition,
  • The accused party in a lawsuit or criminal trial.
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  • A type of law that requires an entity to be capable of paying for damages in the event of a potential claim.
• Judgement — Definition,
  • A determination by a court of law or a judicial decision.
• Liability — Definition,
  • A situation where one party is found to be legally responsible for something.
• Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) — Acronym,
  • A contract that disallows one or more parties from disclosing information covered by the contract.
• Plaintiff — Definition,
  • The party who initiates a lawsuit.
• Specific Performance — Definition,
  • A remedy in a court of equity compelling a defendant to carry out the terms of an agreement or contract. It is available only where the remedy of damages cannot afford adequate relief to the plaintiff.
• Tort Law — Definition,
  • Civil law or the laws that govern civil lawsuits.