Definition
Equitable remedy where a court orders someone to do or refrain from doing something, rather than awarding money. The court's 'cut it out or else' without a dollar amount attached.
Example Usage
The plaintiff sought injunctive relief to prevent the defendant from disclosing trade secrets.
Origin
From equitable law doctrines developed in English courts of equity
Fun Fact
Getting injunctive relief is harder than getting money damages because courts want to preserve people's freedom to act.
Source: Equitable Remedies Doctrine; Federal Rules of Civil Procedure
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