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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 public domain. Does it mean:
| the status of a literary work or an invention whose copyright or patent has expired or that never had such protection |
| a written declaration upon oath made before an authorized official |
Example Sentences
- The law courts could award monetary damages, but could not enjoin.
- Curtis to enjoin the conveyance of real estate from one of the.
- Hefner seeking to enjoin them from pursuing a sale that the suit.
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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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