Antonyms for injunction

Grammar : Noun

Spell : in-juhngk-shuh n

Phonetic Transcription : ɪnˈdʒʌŋk ʃən

Definition of injunction

Origin : early 15c., from Late Latin injunctionem (nominative injunctio) "a command," noun of action from past participle stem of Latin injungere "impose," literally "attach to" (see enjoin).

noun decree

Example sentences :

A friendly federal judge was besought to stop me by an injunction.
Extract from : « Government by the Brewers? » by Adolph Keitel

However, he yielded to Cardinal Boccanera's injunction and again bowed.
Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola

Mammy left me with the injunction to call on her "ef I didn't have nowhar else to go."
Extract from : « Southern Lights and Shadows » by Various

In spite of my injunction he mumbled something, and I was not unwilling to hear it.
Extract from : « The House Under the Sea » by Sir Max Pemberton

He did not even look up in obedience to the old man's injunction.
Extract from : « Sir Henry Morgan, Buccaneer » by Cyrus Townsend Brady

I know the injunction has its difficulties, Mr. Atlee, but pray try and observe it.'
Extract from : « Lord Kilgobbin » by Charles Lever

Evidently none of them had forgotten the injunction of their leader to arm themselves.
Extract from : « Pathfinder » by Alan Douglas

With us their independence is secured by the Injunction of the Court of Chancery.
Extract from : « Ancient Law » by Sir Henry James Sumner Maine

He remembered the injunction, "It is more blessed to give than to receive."
Extract from : « Gathering Jewels » by James Knowles and Matilda Darroch Knowles

There was no injunction for fighting absolutely or aggressively in the Koran.
Extract from : « A Critical Exposition of the Popular 'Jihd' » by Moulavi Gergh Ali

Synonyms for injunction

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