Injunction

Quick meaning: Injunction is a noun meaning The act of enjoining; the act of directing, commanding, or prohibiting.

Meaning

The act of enjoining; the act of directing, commanding, or prohibiting.

More Meanings

1. That which is enjoined; such as an order, mandate, decree, command, precept.
2. (law) A writ or process, granted by a court of equity, and, in some cases, under statutes, by a court of law, whereby a party is required to do or to refrain from doing certain acts, according to the exigency of the writ.

Example Sentences

The judges said Trump must issue new orders reflecting the permanent injunction within 10 days.

Southwark council, which took out the injunction against Matt, believes YouTube has become the "new playground" for gang members.

Its verbs are conjugated in a way that defies all the injunctions of the grammar books; it has its contumacious rules of tense, number and case; […]

[…]she added, “Lizzy, I insist upon your staying and hearing Mr. Collins.” Elizabeth would not oppose such an injunction—and a moment's consideration making her also sensible that it would be wisest to get it over as soon and as quietly as possible, […].

Word Forms

• injunctions

Synonyms for injunction

Depending on context, synonyms include enjoinment, enjoining.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include enjoinment, enjoining, mandate, warrant, behest, indictment.

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