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enjoin

UK
/ɪnˈdʒɔɪn/
US
/ɪnˈdʒɔɪn/

Translations

enjoinverb
enjoined
Past Simple
enjoined
Past Participle
enjoining
Gerund
UK
/ɪnˈdʒɔɪn/
US
/ɪnˈdʒɔɪn/
enjoindreSoutenu, surtout dans le langage juridique.
The judge enjoined the company to cease operations until further notice.
Le juge enjoignit à l’entreprise de cesser ses activités jusqu’à nouvel ordre.
interdireSurtout au sens juridique.
The court enjoined the defendant from contacting the plaintiff.
Le tribunal a interdit au défendeur de contacter le demandeur.
Synonyms
command
direct
order
instruct
urge
advise
require

Definitions

enjoinverb
To direct or order someone to do something.
The judge enjoined the company to cease operations until further notice.
To prohibit or forbid someone from doing something.
The court enjoined the defendant from contacting the plaintiff.
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