INJUNCTION


Meaning of INJUNCTION in English

(~s)

1.

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

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

N-COUNT: usu with supp

2.

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

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

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

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