Enjoin
/ɪnˈdʒɔɪn/
Definitions
- (v.) To legally prohibit or restrain by injunction.
The court enjoined the company from dumping waste into the river.
- (v.) To direct or order someone to do something with authority.
The judge enjoined the witness to tell the truth in court.
Forms
- enjoins
- enjoined
- enjoining
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Commentary
Often used in legal contexts to denote a court-issued order; clarity in specifying the scope of the injunction is important.
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