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enjoin

Syllabification: (en·join)

Pronunciation: /enˈjoin/

Definition of enjoin

verb

[with object]

instruct or urge (someone) to do something: [with object and infinitive]:the code enjoined members to trade fairly
prescribe (an action or attitude) to be performed or adopted:the charitable deeds enjoined on him by religion
(enjoin someone from) Law prohibit someone from performing (a particular action) by issuing an injunction.

Derivatives

enjoiner
enjoinment

Origin:

Middle English (formerly also as injoin): from Old French enjoindre, from Latin injungere 'join, attach, impose', from in- 'in, toward' + jungere 'to join'