INJUNCTION


Meaning of INJUNCTION in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ in-ˈjəŋ(k)-shən ]

noun

Etymology: Middle English injunccion, from Anglo-French & Late Latin; Anglo-French enjunxion, from Late Latin injunction-, injunctio, from Latin injungere to enjoin — more at enjoin

Date: 15th century

1. : the act or an instance of enjoining : order , admonition

2. : a writ granted by a court of equity whereby one is required to do or to refrain from doing a specified act

• in·junc·tive -ˈjəŋ(k)-tiv adjective

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