Enjoined: meaning, definitions and examples

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enjoined

 

[ ɪnˈdʒɔɪnd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

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

direct, forbid, prohibit

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.
Context #2 | Verb

general use

Enjoin can also mean to urge or encourage someone to do something. This usage emphasizes a strong recommendation or exhortation.

Synonyms

encourage, exhort, urge

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

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,652, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.