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

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injunctive

"This is very restrictive injunctive relief that's going to require them to change a lot of the policies that we had identified as the culprits in what we call the war on childhood," Robertson said.

From BBC ● Sep. 26, 2026

New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport is seeking treble damages, a court order barring the alleged anticompetitive practices and preliminary injunctive relief to prevent Amazon from terminating additional DSPs during the litigation.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026

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 ● Dec. 12, 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 injunctive proceedings, evidence is freshly introduced whereas in the cases received on appeal from State courts, the evidence is found within the record.

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 Edward Samuel Corwin

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