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

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 • Jan. 28, 2026

The publisher is seeking damages and injunctive relief, including removal of Times content from Perplexity’s products.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 5, 2025

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

In general, a plaintiff does not need to show a defendant’s intent to obtain injunctive relief.

From Slate • Jul. 9, 2025

For none of those texts contain injunctive forms.

From The Vedanta-Sutras with the Commentary by Ramanuja — Sacred Books of the East, Volume 48 by Thibaut, George