Enjoining: meaning, definitions and examples
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enjoining
[ ɪnˈdʒɔɪnɪŋ ]
legal command
Enjoining refers to the act of directing or ordering someone to do something, often through a legal injunction. It is typically used in the context of law where a court orders an individual or organization to refrain from certain actions or to take specific actions.
Synonyms
advising, commanding, ordering, prohibiting.
Examples of usage
- The court is enjoining the company from continuing its operations.
- The judge issued an order enjoining the defendants from selling their assets.
- She is enjoining her friends to be more cautious.
- The law is enjoining the use of plastic straws in restaurants.
Translations
Translations of the word "enjoining" in other languages:
🇵🇹 ordenando
🇮🇳 आदेश देना
🇩🇪 anordnen
🇮🇩 memerintahkan
🇺🇦 наказуючи
🇵🇱 zarządzając
🇯🇵 命じる
🇫🇷 ordonnant
🇪🇸 ordenando
🇹🇷 emretmek
🇰🇷 명령하는
🇸🇦 يأمر
🇨🇿 přikazující
🇸🇰 prikazujúci
🇨🇳 命令
🇸🇮 ukazovanje
🇮🇸 skipa
🇰🇿 бұйырып
🇬🇪 კომენდაცია
🇦🇿 əmr etmək
🇲🇽 ordenando
Etymology
The word 'enjoin' comes from the Middle English 'enjoigne', derived from the Old French 'enjoindre', which means 'to join' or 'to impose'. This, in turn, originates from the Latin 'injungere', meaning 'to join together' or 'to impose'. The roots of the term reflect the idea of binding or joining commands in a social or legal context. Traditionally, the word has been associated with formal orders and legal injunctions, emphasizing the authoritative nature of the command given. Over time, its use has expanded into various contexts, including personal and informal requests, but it retains its strong legal connotation.