Injunction

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ɪnˈdÊ’ÊŒnk.ʃən/
• Rhymes: -ʌŋkʃən

Full definition of injunction

Noun

1. The act of enjoining; the act of directing, commanding, or prohibiting.
2. That which is enjoined; an order; a mandate; a decree; a command; a precept; a direction.
3. (legal) A writ or process, granted by a court of equity, and, in some cases, under statutes, by a court of law, whereby a party is required to do or to refrain from doing certain acts, according to the exigency of the writ.
• 2012, April 19, Josh Halliday, Free speech haven or lawless cesspool – can the internet be civilised?, Southwark council, which took out the injunction against Matt, believes YouTube has become the "new playground" for gang members.

Related terms

• super-injunction noun

Usage notes

The verb associated with this word is enjoin. Injunct is also sometimes used as a synonym.