Injunction
/ɪnˈdʒʌŋk.ʃən/noun
A judicial order that restrains a party from taking a specific action.
Did you know?The term 'injunction' derives from Latin roots meaning 'to join or bind,' reflecting its power to compel compliance or restrict actions, much like a spell or curse.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
injunctio
“A joining or binding together, often in a legal or moral context.”
Medieval Latin
Medieval Latin
injunctio
“A command or order, especially in a legal context.”
14th Century
Middle English
injunction
“A legal order or command, often to restrain actions.”
Modern English
English
injunction
“A court order prohibiting a party from a specific action.”
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