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Preliminary Injunction

Definition:

A preliminary injunction is a court order that temporarily prohibits a party from engaging in a specific activity or behavior until the case can be fully resolved.

Parts of Speech:

• Noun: A preliminary injunction can be granted by a court.

Senses and Usages:

1. Legal Sense: In the legal context, a preliminary injunction is issued by a court to prevent a party from taking certain actions or to maintain the status quo until the final judgment of the case.

Example Sentence: The judge granted a preliminary injunction against the company to cease all production of the infringing product.

2. Procedural Sense: A preliminary injunction is a procedural tool used by the court to ensure fairness and protect the rights of the parties involved in a legal dispute.

Example Sentence: The plaintiff's attorney filed a motion for a preliminary injunction to stop the defendant from disposing of the assets.

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