English Explanatory Dictionary

pyjama injunction

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An injunction that was granted (typically at night) with expediency outside a court's office hours.

Word forms

pyjama injunction pyjama injunctions pajama injunction

Etymology

From urban legends stating that judges wore pyjamas when dealing with such injunctions due to lateness.

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