injunction
Noun
Medium difficulty
What does “injunction” mean?
noun.an authoritative warning or order.
SAT Usage
this term often appears in legal or political contexts, emphasizing the authority and urgency of a directive. It implies a formal command that often seeks to prevent certain actions, distinguishing it from similar terms like "advice," which lacks the enforceable power of an order.
Common Confusions
Injunction implies a formal and enforceable order, while recommendation usually suggests a non-binding suggestion that lacks legal authority.
Do not choose injunction if the context emphasizes permission or allowance rather than an authoritative warning or order.
Example Sentences
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The court issued an injunction to halt the construction.
Word Parts: How to Remember “injunction”
Break “injunction” into its parts: in- (into). Knowing roots like these helps you decode unfamiliar SAT vocabulary.
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Prefix:
in-into (Latin)