INJUNCTION Synonyms: 35 Similar and Opposite Words

injunction

noun

in-ˈjəŋ(k)-shən

Definition of injunction

as in edict

a statement of what to do that must be obeyed by those concerned in the cult there were injunctions for and against everything, as nothing was a matter of personal choice

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Recent Examples of injunction After a 2021 trial, Silver ruled against the state, issuing an injunction that required corrections authorities to address the constitutional violations. — Jacques Billeaud, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026 The second motion was a preliminary injunction order (PI) intended to stop the Fearless Strivers Grant program, an initiative run by the Fearless Foundation, our nonprofit providing grants and educational resources to Black women entrepreneurs. — Arian Simone, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026 The motion for a temporary restraining order aims to stop operations at the plant while a motion for a preliminary injunction would require the company to address the odors and violations of environmental law and its operating permit. — Finnegan Belleau, Chicago Tribune, 1 Oct. 2026 The preliminary injunction requested in Monday's filing would extend the White House access until the case is finally resolved. — CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for injunction

Recent Examples of Synonyms for injunction

Noun

The edict is to transform the operating model when the market fundamentally shifts so the company can thrive in a changing environment.

— Erik Clarke, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026
The film by and large follows the edicts of Iranian neorealism, with unobtrusive observations and a naturalistic soundscape.

— Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of edict

Noun

According to Dutch News, neither officials in Curaçao nor the Dutch government have said where the instruction originated.

— Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2026
However, considering the nature of the investigation and Chen’s access to children through his music instruction, sheriff’s officials said investigators want to ensure no inappropriate contact with a child has gone unreported.

— Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of instruction

Noun

The mayor also signed an executive directive that requires that city law enforcement personnel use their body worn cameras to record federal immigration enforcement actions.

— David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026
Individual campuses in the CSU and UC can create their own policies in addition to systemwide directives.

— Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of directive

Noun

This is, of course, the conception of fundamentalist theology, which threatens eternal hellfire for anyone who defies its commandments.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 18 Sep. 2026
The first commandment of my Grove tent is that the chicken shall be Popeye’s (dark meat, no tenders), for all the obvious reasons.

— Wright Thompson, Southern Living, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of commandment

Noun

The second decree was intended to make residential leases automatically renewable by tenants.

— JOSEPH WILSON, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026
The center-right Basque party and the tiny Coalición Canaria, whose support the government also needed, also voted against the second decree after backing the first one.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 Oct. 2026