noun
Uncommon
injunction
ihn-JUHNGK-shuhn
Injunction (noun) means a court order that requires someone to do something or, more often, to stop doing something. Example: “The judge issued an injunction to stop the demolition of the building.”
noun
1
A court order that requires someone to do something or, more often, to stop doing something.
"The judge issued an injunction to stop the demolition of the building."
"The company sought an injunction against its former employee."
2
A firm instruction or command.
"He followed his mentor's injunction to always double-check his work."
How to use injunction
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA strict order — legally, a court ruling that blocks or forces an action; more generally, any firm command.
Common pairings
issue an injunction
seek an injunction
court injunction
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Word forms
- Plural
- injunctions
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Etymology
From Latin iniunctio, "a joining or command," from iniungere, "to enjoin, impose."
Synonyms
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Rhymes for injunction
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Frequently asked questions
What does “injunction” mean?
The word “injunction” means a court order that requires someone to do something or, more often, to stop doing something. In plain terms, a strict order — legally, a court ruling that blocks or forces an action; more generally, any firm command.
How do you pronounce “injunction”?
“Injunction” is pronounced ihn-JUHNGK-shuhn (/ɪnˈd͡ʒʌŋk.ʃən/ in IPA).
How do you use “injunction” in a sentence?
Here is “injunction” used in a sentence: “The judge issued an injunction to stop the demolition of the building.”
What part of speech is “injunction”?
“Injunction” is a noun.
Where does the word “injunction” come from?
The word “injunction” comes from Latin. From Latin iniunctio, "a joining or command," from iniungere, "to enjoin, impose.".
Is “injunction” a common word?
“Injunction” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “injunction” have?
“Injunction” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a court order that requires someone to do something or, more often, to stop doing something.
