English dictionary

injunction

/I/n'/dZ//@//N/k/S//@/n/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

a formal command or admonition

noun.communication

Source: WordNet 3.0
(law) a judicial remedy issued in order to prohibit a party from doing or continuing to do a certain activity

noun.communication

Examples
Injunction were formerly obtained by writ but now by a judicial order.

Synonyms cease and desist order enjoining enjoinment

Source: WordNet 3.0
The act of enjoining; the act of directing, commanding, or prohibiting.

noun

Source: webster1913