injunction
//ɪnˈdʒʌŋk.ʃən//
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.