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Grammar : Noun
Spell : in-juhngk-shuh n
Phonetic Transcription : ɪnˈdʒʌŋk ʃən

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Définition of injunction

Origin :
  • early 15c., from Late Latin injunctionem (nominative injunctio) "a command," noun of action from past participle stem of Latin injungere "impose," literally "attach to" (see enjoin).
  • noun decree
Example sentences :
  • A friendly federal judge was besought to stop me by an injunction.
  • Extract from : « Government by the Brewers? » by Adolph Keitel
  • However, he yielded to Cardinal Boccanera's injunction and again bowed.
  • Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola
  • Mammy left me with the injunction to call on her "ef I didn't have nowhar else to go."
  • Extract from : « Southern Lights and Shadows » by Various
  • In spite of my injunction he mumbled something, and I was not unwilling to hear it.
  • Extract from : « The House Under the Sea » by Sir Max Pemberton
  • He did not even look up in obedience to the old man's injunction.
  • Extract from : « Sir Henry Morgan, Buccaneer » by Cyrus Townsend Brady
  • I know the injunction has its difficulties, Mr. Atlee, but pray try and observe it.'
  • Extract from : « Lord Kilgobbin » by Charles Lever
  • Evidently none of them had forgotten the injunction of their leader to arm themselves.
  • Extract from : « Pathfinder » by Alan Douglas
  • With us their independence is secured by the Injunction of the Court of Chancery.
  • Extract from : « Ancient Law » by Sir Henry James Sumner Maine
  • He remembered the injunction, "It is more blessed to give than to receive."
  • Extract from : « Gathering Jewels » by James Knowles and Matilda Darroch Knowles
  • There was no injunction for fighting absolutely or aggressively in the Koran.
  • Extract from : « A Critical Exposition of the Popular 'Jihd' » by Moulavi Gergh Ali

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