enjoin (Meaning)
enjoin (v)
issue an injunction
give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority
enjoin (v. t.)
To lay upon, as an order or command; to give an injunction to; to direct with authority; to order; to charge.
To prohibit or restrain by a judicial order or decree; to put an injunction on.
To join or unite.
Synonyms & Antonyms of enjoin
Synonyms:
- take
- need
- call (for)
- quest
- press (for)
- command
- exact
- insist (on)
- stipulate (for)
- want
- necessitate
- impose
- clamor (for)
Antonyms:
enjoin Sentence Examples
- The judge enjoined the defendant from engaging in any further acts of defamation.
- The court enjoined the company from dumping waste into the river.
- The government enjoined all citizens to conserve water during the drought.
- The school board enjoined students from wearing clothing that is disruptive to the learning environment.
- The HOA enjoined homeowners from making any modifications to the exterior of their homes without prior approval.
- The club enjoined members from engaging in any behavior that is unbecoming of the organization.
- The union enjoined its members from crossing the picket line during the strike.
- The landlord enjoined the tenants from keeping pets in the apartment.
- The doctor enjoined the patient from smoking or drinking alcohol after surgery.
- The financial advisor enjoined the client from investing in risky assets.
FAQs About the word enjoin
issue an injunction, give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authorityTo lay upon, as an order or command; to give an injunction to; to dir
request, require, claim,demand, ask, take, need, call (for), quest, press (for)
give up, surrender, yield, give up, surrender,yield,relinquish, relinquish,
The judge enjoined the defendant from engaging in any further acts of defamation.
The court enjoined the company from dumping waste into the river.
The government enjoined all citizens to conserve water during the drought.
The school board enjoined students from wearing clothing that is disruptive to the learning environment.
