INJUNCTION


Meaning of INJUNCTION in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ɪndʒʌŋkʃ(ə)n ]

( injunctions)

1.

An injunction is a court order, usually one telling someone not to do something. ( LEGAL )

He took out a court injunction against the newspaper demanding the return of the document.

N-COUNT : usu with supp

2.

An injunction to do something is an order or strong request to do it. ( FORMAL )

We hear endless injunctions to build a sense of community among staff.

N-COUNT : with supp , oft N to n to-inf

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