Injunctive Relief
/ɪnˈdʒʌŋktɪv rɪˈlif/
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- (n.) A court-ordered remedy requiring a party to do or refrain from doing a specific act to prevent harm.
The plaintiff sought injunctive relief to stop the defendant from demolishing the historic building.
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Commentary
Injunctive relief is an equitable remedy and requires a showing of irreparable harm and lack of adequate legal remedy.
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