Courts and procedure
Injunction
A court order that stops one or more parties from taking some action.[1]
In more detail
A preliminary injunction may be issued while the court decides whether a permanent one is justified.[1] Florida's protective order for domestic violence is called an injunction for protection.[2]
Varies by state
This is the federal courts' definition; state courts use the word the same way, though procedures differ by state. Find your state’s rules.
Related terms
- Restraining orderA court order that can require a person to stay away from and not contact someone, and sometimes to move out or stay away from children or other family members.
- MotionA request a party makes to the judge for a decision on an issue in the case.
- JudgmentThe court's official decision that finally resolves the dispute between the parties.
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