Injunction — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /in-ˈjəŋ(k)-shən/ in·junc·tion

Meaning & Definition of Injunction

Injunction (noun)

  1. a writ granted by a court of equity whereby one is required to do or to refrain from doing a specified act
  2. the act or an instance of enjoining, order, admonition

Injunction (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a statement of what to do that must be obeyed by those concerned

    "in the cult there were injunctions for and against everything, as nothing was a matter of personal choice"

    similar: behest, charge, command, commandment, decree, dictate, direction, directive, do, edict, imperative, instruction, order, word
    related: demand, requirement, mandate, countermand, counterorder, law, precept, prescript, prescription, rule, ordinance, regulation, statute
    near: appeal, entreaty, petition, plea, urging, proposal, recommendation, suggestion

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Injunction

The most common words with a similar meaning to Injunction:

behest, charge, command, commandment, decree, dictate, direction, directive, do, edict, imperative, instruction, order, word

Related Words for Injunction

demand, requirement, mandate, countermand, counterorder, law, precept, prescript, prescription, rule, ordinance, regulation, statute

Near Antonyms of Injunction

appeal, entreaty, petition, plea, urging, proposal, recommendation, suggestion

Word Forms of Injunction

Derived words: injunctive (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Injunction

Middle English injunccion, from Anglo-French & Late Latin; Anglo-French enjunxion, from Late Latin injunction-, injunctio, from Latin injungere to enjoin enjoin

First known use: 15th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Injunction

What does "Injunction" mean?

"Injunction" means a writ granted by a court of equity whereby one is required to do or to refrain from doing a specified act. As a noun, it is defined as: a writ granted by a court of equity whereby one is required to do or to refrain from doing a specified act.

What is another word for "Injunction"?

Other words for "Injunction" include behest, charge, command, commandment, decree, dictate, direction and directive. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Injunction" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Injunction"?

There are 27 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Injunction". Common alternatives include behest, charge, command, commandment, decree, dictate, direction, directive, do and edict.

How do you use "Injunction" in a sentence?

Examples of "Injunction" in a sentence: "in the cult there were injunctions for and against everything, as nothing was a matter of personal choice".

Is "Injunction" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Injunction" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Injunction"?

"Injunction" is pronounced /in-ˈjəŋ(k)-shən/ and divided into syllables as in·junc·tion.

What is the origin of the word "Injunction"?

"Injunction" comes from Middle English injunccion, from Anglo-French & Late Latin; Anglo-French enjunxion, from Late Latin injunction-, injunctio, from Latin injungere to enjoin enjoin. First known use: 15th century.

What is another word for "Injunction" meaning "a statement of what to do that must be obeyed by those concerned"?

When "Injunction" (noun) means a statement of what to do that must be obeyed by those concerned, synonyms include behest, charge, command, commandment, decree and dictate.