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verb (used with object)
1.
to prescribe (a course of action) with authority or emphasis: The doctor enjoined a strict diet.
2.
to direct or order to do something: He was enjoined to live more frugally.
3.
Law. to prohibit or restrain by an injunction.
Origin:
1175–1225; Middle English enjoi(g)nen < Old French enjoindre < Latin injungere to fasten to, bring upon. See in-2, join
1175–1225; Middle English enjoi(g)nen < Old French enjoindre < Latin injungere to fasten to, bring upon. See in-2, join
Related forms
en·join·er, noun
en·join·ment, noun
re·en·join, verb (used with object)
un·en·joined, adjective
Synonyms
2. charge, bid, command, require. 3. proscribe, interdict, ban.
2. charge, bid, command, require. 3. proscribe, interdict, ban.
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Enjoin
is always a great word to know.
So is intent. Does it mean:
| the state of a person's mind that directs his or her actions toward a specific object |
| a court order authorizing the examination of a dwelling or other private premises by police officials, as for stolen goods |
Example Sentences
- The law courts could award monetary damages, but could not enjoin.
- When are people going to stop this ridiculous need to enjoin religion and politics.
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Word Origin & History
enjoin
early 13c., from O.Fr. enjoindre, from L. injungere "to attack, impose," from in- "on" + jungere "to join" (see jugular). Related: Enjoined.
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