Temporary injunctions, also known as restraining orders or preliminary injunctions, are legal orders issued by a court to protect parties in a lawsuit until a final decision is made. Some synonyms for this term include interim injunction, provisional remedy, stop-gap order, and interlocutory injunction. These orders are often used in cases where immediate action is needed to prevent harm or preserve assets. They can be granted in a range of legal disputes, from employment and intellectual property cases to family law issues and land disputes. Once a final decision is made in a lawsuit, the temporary injunction will either expire or be made into a permanent injunction.