Mareva injunction en · NOUN
Etymology
Named after the legal case Mareva Compania Naviera SA v International Bulkcarriers SA [1975] 2 Lloyd's Rep 509, decided in 1975.
Meanings
- (Canada, UK) A court order which freezes assets so that a defendant to an action cannot dissipate their assets from beyond the jurisdiction of the court.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mareva injunctions | Number=Plur | lexicographic |