enjoin — to direct or command someone to do something; to prohibit or forbid by a legal order
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to direct or command someone to do something; to prohibit or forbid by a legal order
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈdʒɔɪn/
Example Sentences
- The teacher enjoined silence during the exam, but Tom's stomach kept growling like a hungry bear.
- The judge enjoined the celebrity from posting any more cooking videos after the kitchen fire incident.
- The environmental group sought to enjoin the construction project.
enjoin
VERB[/ɪnˈdʒɔɪn/]
to direct or command someone to do something; to prohibit or forbid by a legal order
The judge solemnly enjoined the company to stop dumping waste into the river.
The judge enjoins them to join hands over the disputed coin!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'enjoindre', derived from Latin 'injungere' meaning 'to join in or impose upon', composed of 'in-' (in, into) and 'jungere' (to join, yoke).
Breakdown
en- (in, into) + join (from Latin jungere, to join) = enjoin (to impose a command or prohibition)
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📝Examples
“The teacher enjoined silence during the exam, but Tom's stomach kept growling like a hungry bear.”
“The judge enjoined the celebrity from posting any more cooking videos after the kitchen fire incident.”
“The environmental group sought to enjoin the construction project.”
“Parents often enjoin their children to do their homework before playing games.”
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