Which of the following describes a court order stopping a specified action immediately?

• A. Judgment
• B. Injunction
• C. Discovery
• D. Mandate

Answer: (B)

The concept being tested is a court-ordered restraint that takes effect right away. An injunction is exactly that— a court order that stops (or requires) a specific action immediately, often issued as a temporary measure to prevent harm while the case is decided. It can be a short-term remedy like a temporary restraining order or a preliminary injunction, designed to preserve the situation until a full hearing.

A judgment, by contrast, is the final decision after a trial or hearing that resolves the dispute; it doesn’t by itself halt actions as they happen. Discovery is about gathering evidence and does not restrain behavior. Mandate refers to a command to perform a duty, typically from a higher authority to a subordinate, and isn’t about stopping a particular action in the moment.