What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
injunction
Example
The judge issued an injunction against the company, preventing them from using the patented technology. [injunction: noun]
Example
The court may grant an injunction to prevent further harm to the plaintiff. [injunction: verb]
decree
Example
The judge issued a decree granting custody of the child to the mother. [decree: noun]
Example
The government decreed a new law that would come into effect next month. [decree: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Decree is more commonly used than injunction in everyday language, especially in the context of government or ruler proclamations. Injunction is a legal term that is less commonly used outside of legal contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between injunction and decree?
Injunction and decree are both formal terms used in legal contexts, but decree may be used in a wider range of formal contexts, including government or religious contexts.
