From the word lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences The court granted an....against the eviction of the tenants.

Analyze the question

You need the word that best fills the blank in: "The court granted an .... against the eviction of the tenants." The word must name something a court can grant that stops an action (eviction).

Explain the concept

Each option is a legal term:

• Adjournment: postponing a court hearing to a later date. A court "grants an adjournment," but it is not "against" an eviction.
• Injunction: a court order that stops a person or party from doing something, or compels them to do something. Courts "grant an injunction" against an action.
• Indictment: a formal charge of a serious crime. A court does not grant it, and it does not fit the sentence.
• Adjudication: the process of judging or settling a case. It is not something "granted against" an action.

Solution

1. The phrase "granted an ...." tells us the court gave a legal remedy.
2. "Against the eviction" shows the order is meant to stop the eviction.
3. The legal term for a court order restraining an action is injunction.

The sentence becomes: The court granted an injunction against the eviction of the tenants.

Answer: B. injunction

Tip: Link "injunction" with "restraining order." When a sentence has "court granted ... against [an action]," think injunction. Also note that "adjournment" pairs with "to a later date," and "indictment" pairs with "charged with a crime."