as in edict
a statement of what to do that must be obeyed by those concerned
in the cult there were injunctions for and against everything, as nothing was a matter of personal choice
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Recent Examples of injunction
Universal injunctions in class action suits are on stronger legal footing under the Supreme Court's new framework.
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CBS News, 10 July 2025
The Justice Department’s lawsuit — filed in federal court in Los Angeles — seeks a permanent injunction directing California CIF member schools to prohibit the participation of transgender athletes in female sports.
—Molly Gibbs, Mercury News, 10 July 2025
The department also argued that the request for the preliminary injunction and class status were premature and argued for time to appeal.
—Katherine Koretski, NBC news, 10 July 2025
Last week, environmental groups sued in the hopes of getting an injunction to halt the ongoing construction on the site, which is intended to house at least 1,000 people rounded up in the Trump administration’s immigration raids.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 29 June 2025
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CBS News, 10 July 2025
The Justice Department’s lawsuit — filed in federal court in Los Angeles — seeks a permanent injunction directing California CIF member schools to prohibit the participation of transgender athletes in female sports.
—Molly Gibbs, Mercury News, 10 July 2025
The department also argued that the request for the preliminary injunction and class status were premature and argued for time to appeal.
—Katherine Koretski, NBC news, 10 July 2025
Last week, environmental groups sued in the hopes of getting an injunction to halt the ongoing construction on the site, which is intended to house at least 1,000 people rounded up in the Trump administration’s immigration raids.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 29 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for injunction
Noun
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Similarly, the May edict only allowed garments to pass through the Nhava Sheva and Kolkata seaports.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
3 July 2025
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Braun wants to drive down health care costs and expand access in rural areas ― a broad edict the legislature started working on in 2023.—
Kayla Dwyer,
IndyStar,
2 July 2025
Noun
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The first is do not send or accept wire instructions by email.—
Kevin Rennie,
Hartford Courant,
12 July 2025
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Some sirens can broadcast specific instructions, which can help.—
Rebecca Hersher,
NPR,
11 July 2025
Noun
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Advertisement Those orders had been suspended as a matter of routine.—
Juwayriah Wright,
Time,
15 July 2025
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Even properties that typically have strict policies often make exceptions in the face of an impending emergency; still, read the fine print, because a looming storm might not be enough to trigger full refunds unless official travel warnings or evacuation orders are in place.—
Skye Sherman,
Travel + Leisure,
15 July 2025
Noun
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That directive would shape how every department functioned.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 July 2025
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For them, Akil’s message was both a reminder and a directive: talent is only part of the equation—vision, ownership, and longevity matter just as much.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
4 July 2025
Noun
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Thou shalt not get all bent out of shape if commandments three or four, or any other commandment herein named or referenced, shouldest cause thou to facilitate the death of any botanical earthly treasures.—
Paul Cappiello,
The Courier-Journal,
2 July 2025
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Luis the younger, however, his potential heir, was a passionate crypto-Jew who spent his free time composing prayers to the God of Israel and secretly following the commandments of the Torah.—
Flora Cassen,
The Conversation,
27 June 2025
Noun
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They’re then added into the mascarpone mixture one spoonful at a time, while stirring gently in the same direction to achieve a consistent light and airy texture.—
Bryce Jones,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 July 2025
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There are a huge number of signals from every direction that a player has to process first, even without the risk of being tackled.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
Noun
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On August 13, 1953, the Shah, after much lobbying, signed a decree dismissing the Prime Minister.—
Matthew Wills,
JSTOR Daily,
9 July 2025
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Failure to comply with either decree is punishable by a fine of no more than $25.—
Quinlan Bentley,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
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“Injunction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/injunction. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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