Injunction (noun)

1. A formal order or warning from a court or other authority that prohibits or commands a specific action.
2. A legal action or order requiring a person to refrain from doing something.

Origin:

Late middle english: from latin injunctio(n-), from injungere "enjoin", from in- "in" + jungere "to join".

Examples:

1. The company was granted an injunction against the release of the book.
2. The court issued an injunction against the strike.
3. The workers were in violation of the injunction issued by the court.
4. The company was issued an injunction to stop the construction of the building.
5. The judge issued an injunction to prevent the closure of the factory.