injunctive
Americanadjective
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taking the form of a legal injunction.
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having the effect or character of an injunction or command; prescriptive or directive.
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Grammar. (especially in Sanskrit) of or relating to a verb mood that uses secondary personal endings but no augment and expresses an injunction, wish, or prohibition.
noun
Example Sentences
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The lawsuit seeks financial compensation for destruction of the campus, as well as injunctive relief aimed at preventing Edison from causing more wildfires in the future.
From Los Angeles Times
But it’s also about the legal regime that we set up to allow people to sue and what kinds of things they sue for, the way we allow people, really limit the ability of people, to bring so-called injunctive relief and systemic reform of departments.
From Slate
The lawsuit had sought “permanent injunctive relief to end NASCAR’s exclusionary practices and restore competition in the relevant market,” as well as a large sum to cover legal fees and financial losses.
From Los Angeles Times
The publisher is seeking damages and injunctive relief, including removal of Times content from Perplexity’s products.
Violations can result in injunctive relief, restitution and civil penalties of up to $2,500 per day per violation.
From Los Angeles Times
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