injunction

in|junc|tion /ɪndʒ'ʌŋkʃən/ (injunctions)
1 [N-COUNT] usu with supp
An injunction is a court order, usually one telling someone not to do something. (LEGAL)
He took out a court injunction against the newspaper demanding the return of the document.
2 [N-COUNT] with supp, oft N to n to-inf
An injunction to do something is an order or strong request to do it. (FORMAL)
We hear endless injunctions to build a sense of community among staff.

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