enjoin

American  

[en-join] / ɛnˈdʒɔɪn /

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.

   Synonyms:

   require , command , bid , charge

3. Law.  to prohibit or restrain by an injunction.

   Synonyms:

   ban , interdict , proscribe

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enjoin British  

/ ɪnˈdʒɔɪn /

verb

1. to order (someone) to do (something); urge strongly; command

2. to impose or prescribe (a condition, mode of behaviour, etc)

3. law to require (a person) to do or refrain from doing (some act), esp by issuing an injunction

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Other Word Forms

• enjoiner noun
• enjoinment noun
• reenjoin verb (used with object)
• unenjoined adjective

Etymology

Origin of enjoin

1175–1225; Middle English enjoi ( g ) nen < Old French enjoindre < Latin injungere to fasten to, bring upon. See in- ², join

Example Sentences

“Accordingly, the challenged laws are invalid under the Supremacy Clause and their application to the Federal Government should be preliminarily and permanently enjoined.”

From Los Angeles Times

“These actions are contrary to law and arbitrary and capricious, and the cynical use of federal employees as a pawn in Congressional deliberations should be declared unlawful and enjoined by this Court.”

From Salon

“Let’s say that some policy of the administration has been enjoined,” Barrett said.

From Los Angeles Times

Those portions of the executive action has been enjoined by courts over constitutional concerns.

From Los Angeles Times

She asked Justice Department lawyers what set apart the most recent cuts from previous ones she enjoined.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• preclude
• prohibit
• proscribe