Enjoin

{
  "id": "MLC-T-LAW-001874",
  "term": "Enjoin",
  "field": "Law",
  "definition": "To legally prohibit a person or entity from performing a specific action, or to command them to take a specific action, by means of a court order. This order, known as an injunction, is issued by a court to prevent irreparable harm that could not be adequately compensated by monetary damages. Injunctions can be temporary, pending further legal proceedings, or permanent, following a final judgment on the merits of a case.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/enjoin/"
}