All 3 Uses of
injunction
in
Hard Times
- Mrs. Gradgrind was not a scientific character, and usually dismissed her children to their studies with this general injunction to choose their pursuit.†
Chpt 1.4 *
- …and wrongs of you, the injured pith and marrow of this land, and having heard you, with a noble and majestic unanimity that will make Tyrants tremble, resolve for to subscribe to the funds of the United Aggregate Tribunal, and to abide by the injunctions issued by that body for your benefit, whatever they may be — what, I ask you, will you say of that working-man, since such I must acknowledge him to be, who, at such a time, deserts his post, and sells his flag; who, at such a time,…†
Chpt 2.4
- My injunction is, Keep it quiet, and let it seem to blow over.†
Chpt 2.10
Definition:
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(injunction) a command from the court -- usually to prohibit someone from doing or continuing to do something