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in·junc·tion \ə̇nˈjəŋ(k)shən\ noun (-s) Etymology: Middle French & Late Latin; Middle French injonction, from Late Latin injunction-, injunctio, from Latin injunctus (past participle of injungere to enjoin) + -ion-, -io -ion — more at enjoin 1. : the act or an instance of enjoining : an earnest admonition : order, prohibition < the Hindu religion has no injunctions against birth control — Mildred Gilman > < laid an injunction of secrecy on me > < delivered stern injunctions — Gilbert Millstein > < his father's dying injunctions > 2. : an equitable writ granted by a court of equity whereby one is required to do or to refrain from doing a specified act — compare interdict |