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injunction

/ɪnˈdʒʌnk.ʃən/
Meanings
  • noun

    An order or command issued by a court or other authority, binding a person or parties to do or not do a particular thing.

Rhymes
Words rhyming with injunction
admonition , mission , permission
Variants
List of all variants of injunction that leads to same result
injunction , injunctions , injunctive
Etymology
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From Old French enjoinner, from en- 'in' + joindre 'to join'.

Trivia
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  1. An injunction can be temporary or permanent.

  2. Injunctions are often sought in cases involving intellectual property disputes.

  3. The term 'injunction' comes from the Old French word 'enjoindre', which means 'to join' or 'to bind'.

Related Concepts
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  1. Court order: A legal order issued by a judge or court, which requires the parties involved to take or refrain from taking certain actions.

  2. Restraining order: A type of injunction that prohibits one party from contacting or coming near another party, often used in domestic violence cases or to prevent harassment.

Culture
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Injunctions are commonly used in legal proceedings to protect property, prevent harm, or enforce contracts. They can also be used in various fields such as business, education, and relationships to set guidelines or expectations.

How to Memorize "injunction"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a judge issuing an injunction from the bench in a courtroom.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'injunction' with the idea of a legal order or command.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Injunction Is Just A Command From The Court' to remember the definition.

🧠 Bonus Tips

To help you remember the word 'injunction', follow these practical tricks with steps:

1. Image association: Imagine an 'in' symbol (from the word 'in') and a 'junction' where multiple roads meet, forming the word 'injunction'.

2. Rhyming: Create a rhyme using the word, such as 'injunction' rhymes with 'precaution'.

3. Mnemonic sentence: Create a sentence where the word is the first word, like 'Injunction was served to prevent the unlawful gathering.'

4. Break it down: Break the word into smaller parts, 'in' and 'junction', and try to remember it as two separate words and then combine them.

5. Spelling: Practice spelling the word out loud and write it down multiple times to help reinforce the spelling in your memory.

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