Enjoined: meaning, definitions and examples
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enjoined
[ ɪnˈdʒɔɪnd ]
legal context
To enjoin means to direct or order someone to do something, often through a legal order or injunction. It is commonly used in court cases where a party is prevented from doing a certain action.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The court enjoined the company from using hazardous materials.
- They were enjoined to cease operations until further notice.
- The judge enjoined the protesters from blocking the entrance.
general use
Enjoin can also mean to urge or encourage someone to do something. This usage emphasizes a strong recommendation or exhortation.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He enjoined his friends to stay safe during the storm.
- She enjoined them to consider the consequences of their actions.
- The teacher enjoined her students to study diligently.
Translations
Translations of the word "enjoined" in other languages:
🇵🇹 proibido
🇮🇳 निषेधित
🇩🇪 verboten
🇮🇩 dilarang
🇺🇦 заборонений
🇵🇱 zakazany
🇯🇵 禁止された
🇫🇷 interdit
🇪🇸 prohibido
🇹🇷 yasaklanmış
🇰🇷 금지된
🇸🇦 ممنوع
🇨🇿 zakázaný
🇸🇰 zakázaný
🇨🇳 禁止的
🇸🇮 prepovedan
🇮🇸 bannað
🇰🇿 тыйым салынған
🇬🇪 შეუკვეთილი
🇦🇿 qadağan
🇲🇽 prohibido
Word origin
The word 'enjoin' comes from the Latin 'injungere', which means 'to join together' or 'to impose'. This Latin term combines 'in-', meaning 'upon', with 'jungere', meaning 'to join'. The word evolved through Middle English as 'enjoinen', which retained much of the original meaning related to joining, binding, or imposing an obligation. Over the centuries, its meaning in English has shifted significantly towards the context of legal orders and commands, used predominantly in situations involving authority, such as court rulings. Enjoin, while maintain its roots in joining actions, has become more associated with prohibitions or mandates issued by a legal system. This evolution reflects societal changes in the understanding of authority, obligation, and the power of the law.