injunction

[ in-juhngk-shuhn ]

noun

1. Law. a judicial process or order requiring the person or persons to whom it is directed to do a particular act or to refrain from doing a particular act.
2. an act or instance of enjoining.
3. a command; order; admonition:

   the injunctions of the Lord.

injunction

/ ɪnˈdʒʌŋkʃən /

noun

1. law an instruction or order issued by a court to a party to an action, esp to refrain from some act, such as causing a nuisance
2. a command, admonition, etc
3. the act of enjoining

injunction

1. A court order that either compels or restrains an act by an individual, organization, or government official. In labor – management relations, injunctions have been used to prevent workers from going on strike .

Derived Forms

• inˈjunctively, adverb
• inˈjunctive, adjective

Other Word Forms

• in·junctive adjective
• in·junctive·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of injunction¹

1520–30; < Late Latin injunctiōn- (stem of injunctiō ), equivalent to Latin injunct ( us ) (past participle of injungere to join to; enjoin ) + -iōn- -ion

Word History and Origins

Origin of injunction¹

C16: from Late Latin injunctiō, from Latin injungere to enjoin

Example Sentences

The court also declined an application from the trusts to continue the injunction for a further 21 days.

From BBC

The No Rogue Rulings Act would limit federal judges’ ability to issue nationwide injunctions by curtailing their ability to make decisions that affect people outside their district.

From Los Angeles Times

“If we were to uphold this injunction, what would the Supreme Court say?” she asked.

From Los Angeles Times

Sir Philip's court injunction prevented the Telegraph from publishing misconduct allegations, including sexual and racial abuse and bullying, against five employees.

From BBC

She referred to Judge James Boasberg, who was considering issuing a preliminary injunction to block further deportations.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• admonition
• ban
• embargo
• instruction
• mandate
• prohibition
• ruling
• writ