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enjoin

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈdʒɔɪn, ɛn-/

Definition of enjoin

verb

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

Derivatives

enjoinment

noun

Origin:

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

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