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An injunction is a court order requiring the parties to whom it is addressed (the enjoined parties) not to engage in certain activity (a prohibitory injunction) or to engage in certain activity (an affirmative injunction), and is usually designed to maintain the current state of things (the status quo).

In New York, an injunction is a legal remedy that can be issued by a court to require a party to either refrain from specific acts (prohibitory injunction) or to perform specific acts (affirmative injunction). The purpose of an injunction is often to maintain the status quo or to prevent irreparable harm from occurring while a legal case is being resolved. To obtain an injunction in New York, the party seeking the injunction must file a motion with the court and typically must demonstrate that they will suffer irreparable harm without the injunction, that they have a likelihood of success on the merits of the case, and that the balance of equities tips in their favor. Temporary restraining orders (TROs) and preliminary injunctions are types of injunctions that can be granted before a final decision is made in the case. A TRO is a short-term measure, while a preliminary injunction lasts until the court makes a final ruling. The exact procedures and requirements for obtaining an injunction can vary depending on the specific circumstances and the court in which the case is filed.

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