injunctive

American  

[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.

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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

GlobalFoundries is seeking compensation for lost profits and injunctive relief to bar Tower from importing or selling products that infringe on their patents.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

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 • Nov. 10, 2025

The wealthy and the well connected will have little difficulty securing legal representation, going to court, and obtaining injunctive relief in their own name if the Executive violates their rights.

From Slate • Jul. 9, 2025

The suit challenges the terminations under the Administrative Procedure Act and requests emergency injunctive relief.

From Salon • Apr. 2, 2025

The steel companies sued the Secretary in a federal district court, praying for a declaratory judgment and injunctive relief.

From The Constitution of the United States of America: Analysis and Interpretation Annotations of Cases Decided by the Supreme Court of the United States to June 30, 1952 by Corwin, Edward Samuel