injunction
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An injunction is an equitable remedy in the form of a special court order compelling a party to do or refrain from doing certain acts. It was developed by the English courts of equity but its origins go back to Roman law and the equitable remedy of the "interdict".
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- Rationale
- Worldwide
- Australia
- Turkey
- United States
- History
- Forms
- Temporary restraining orders
- Preliminary injunctions
- Permanent injunctions
- Antitrust
- United Kingdom
- Interim injunctions
- {{anchor|UK super-injunctions|UK superinjunction|UK super-injunction|UK_superinjunctions}}Super-injunctions
- European Union
- Dynamic Injunction
- Live Blocking Injunction
- See also
- Notes
- References
- External links
An injunction is an equitable remedy in the form of a special court order compelling a party to do or refrain from doing certain acts. It was developed by the English courts of equity but its origins go back to Roman law and the equitable remedy of the "interdict".
"When a court employs the extraordinary remedy of injunction, it directs the conduct of a party, and does so with the backing of its full coercive powers." A party that fails to comply with an injunction faces criminal or civil penalties, including possible monetary sanctions and even imprisonment. They can also be charged with contempt of court.