pyjama injunction

名词 n.

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. An injunction that was granted (typically at night) with expediency outside a court's office hours. England,Wales,informal
    — They're called pyjama injunctions because, according to folklore, they're granted by High Court judges who, due to the lateness of the hour, are already in kipping gear.

词形变化

pyjama injunctions plural pajama injunction alternative

词源

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