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English noun: injunction

1. injunction (communication) a formal command or admonition


Broader (hypernym)bid, bidding, command, dictation

2. injunction (communication) (law) a judicial remedy issued in order to prohibit a party from doing or continuing to do a certain activity


SamplesInjunction were formerly obtained by writ but now by a judicial order.


Synonymscease and desist order, enjoining, enjoinment


Broader (hypernym)ban, prohibition, proscription


Narrower (hyponym)final injunction, interlocutory injunction, mandatory injunction, permanent injunction, temporary injunction


Domain categoryjurisprudence, law









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