An injunction is a court order that restrains a person from doing a specific act or compels them to do something, often used to protect legal rights (e.g., stopping construction, preserving property). It can be temporary or permanent and is usually granted in civil matters.

A stay order, on the other hand, is a court directive that temporarily halts judicial proceedings or the execution of a court order. It is often used to pause the effect of a lower court’s decision or to stop ongoing legal action until further hearing.

In short, an injunction regulates actions between parties, while a stay suspends legal proceedings or enforcement.

An injunction is a court order that either compels a party to perform an action or prohibits them from taking a specific action. A stay order, on the other hand, is a temporary suspension of a court's proceedings or a specific action, often to prevent irreparable harm while a case is being reviewed or appealed.