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injunctive

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[in-juhngkt-iv] / ɪnˈdʒʌŋkt ɪv /

adjective

  1. taking the form of a legal injunction.

  2. having the effect or character of an injunction or command; prescriptive or directive.

  3. 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

  1. Grammar. (especially in Sanskrit) a verb mood that uses secondary personal endings but no augment and expresses an injunction, wish, or prohibition.

Example Sentences

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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.

From The Wall Street Journal

Violations can result in injunctive relief, restitution and civil penalties of up to $2,500 per day per violation.

From Los Angeles Times

The deal is still subject to court approval, which was a roadblock to the last attempted settlement of the injunctive portion of this merchant suit.

From MarketWatch

But after a hearing was held for both Monday, a judge in California’s Central District court quickly rejected those claims, denying the request for injunctive relief from both players, as well as San Diego linebacker Jagger Giles.

From Los Angeles Times