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injunction

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈdʒʌŋ(k)ʃ(ə)n/

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Definition of injunction

noun

  • an authoritative warning or order.
  • Law a judicial order restraining a person from beginning or continuing an action threatening or invading the legal right of another, or compelling a person to carry out a certain act, e.g. to make restitution to an injured party.

Derivatives

injunctive

adjective

Origin:

late Middle English: from late Latin injunctio(n-), from Latin injungere 'enjoin, impose'

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