injunction

//ɪnˈdʒʌŋk.ʃən//
C1Frequency Level 11Formal
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Noun

injunctionSingular
injunctionsPlural
1

An authoritative order or warning issued by a court or other legal authority, commanding or prohibiting a specific action.

The court issued an injunction to stop the construction project.

2

A strong admonition or directive urging someone to do or refrain from doing something.

The teacher gave the students a stern injunction to complete their homework on time.