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Definition enjoin in British English

enjoin verb

[transitive] verb
/ɪnˈdʒɔɪn/
1

to legally order someone not to do something

Example

The injunction enjoined the defendant from continuing to use the building as a bar.

Synonyms and related words
abatable accrual alienate
2

to strongly advise or order someone to do something

Synonyms and related words
order order around tell advise recommend counsel
Definition enjoin in British English