inunction

noun

in·unc·tion i-ˈnəŋ(k)-shən

: an act of applying oil or ointment : anointing

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Judges denied a request for a preliminary inunction and instead sent back the complaint for further proceedings. —

Liz Kellar, USA TODAY, 12 Jan. 2023

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Etymology

Middle English, from Latin inunction-, inunctio, from inunguere to anoint — more at anoint

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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inunction

noun

in·unc·tion in-ˈəŋ(k)-shən

: an act of applying an oil or ointment

specifically : the rubbing of an ointment into the skin for therapeutic purposes

: ointment, unguent

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