A court order prohibiting the performance of a certain act is termed a(n):
A) gag order.
B) transaction.
C) injunction.
D) restraining order.

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An injunction is a court order that prohibits someone from doing a certain act. A gag order is a type of injunction, but it specifically prohibits the disclosure of information or talking about a certain topic. A restraining order is a type of injunction that specifically prohibits someone from coming into contact with a certain person or from coming within a certain distance of a certain location. A transaction refers to an exchange of goods, services, or money.

A Court Order Prohibiting the Performance of a Certain Act