SportsAugust 17, 2026
injunction
in-JUNGK-shun
Definition
A judicial order that restrains a person or organization from beginning or continuing an action that threatens or invades the legal right of another.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin word 'injunctionem,' meaning a command or prohibition, which comes from the verb 'injungere,' meaning to join or fasten upon.
In the news
In this article, the NCAA is seeking to appeal a court-ordered injunction that currently prevents them from enforcing certain eligibility rules, leaving the status of athletes like Patterson and Wells uncertain.
Patterson, Wells rejoin Oregon State football for fall camp
Read the full article ↗Bend Bulletin