injunction

noun

Stress: second syllable

Syllables: in-junc-tion (3)

English Definition

An authoritative warning or order, especially a judicial one.

Example Sentence

The court granted an injunction to stop the demolition of the building.

US IPA /ɪnˈdʒʌŋkʃn/
UK IPA /ɪnˈdʒʌŋkʃn/