How to Pronounce "injunction"
word
/ˌɪnˈdʒəŋkʃən/, /ˌɪnˈdʒəŋʃən/
in-JUNK-shun
/ɪndʒˈʌŋkʃən/
in-JUNK-shun
Definition
An injunction is an official order from a court that tells someone to do or not do something, usually to protect legal rights or stop harm.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˌɪnˈdʒəŋkʃən/, /ˌɪnˈdʒəŋʃən/
British English
/ɪndʒˈʌŋkʃən/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in-JUNK-shun
UK
in-JUNK-shun
Listen in Context
The judge issued an injunction to stop the construction work.
They requested an injunction against the company.
A temporary injunction was granted by the court.
The company can't move forward with the project because of the court's injunction.