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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 Washington State, 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). This type of court order is often sought to maintain the status quo or to prevent harm that could occur if the enjoined party were to take certain actions. To obtain an injunction, the requesting party must typically demonstrate that they are likely to suffer irreparable harm without the injunction, that they are likely to succeed on the merits of the case, that the balance of equities tips in their favor, and that an injunction is in the public interest. Injunctions can be temporary (TRO or temporary restraining order), lasting only until a formal hearing can be held, or permanent, providing long-term relief after a full hearing on the merits. The specific procedures and requirements for obtaining an injunction in Washington are governed by state statutes and rules of civil procedure.

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