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Meaning of enjoins
The primary meaning of the word "enjoins" is to give a command or instruction to someone.
Etymology of enjoins
The word "enjoins" originates from the Old French word "enjoindre", which is derived from the Latin words "in" (meaning "on" or "upon") and "iungere" (meaning "to join")
Historically, the word has been used in English since the 15th century to convey the idea of giving a command or instruction
Synonyms
Definitions
- To give a command or instruction to someone
- * To prescribe or dictate a course of action
- * To forbid or prohibit something
Usage Examples
- The judge enjoins the defendant from contacting the plaintiff
- * The company's policy enjoins employees from sharing confidential information
- * The government enjoins citizens to conserve water during the drought
Antonyms
permits
allows
enables
facilitates
encourages
supports
approves
sanctions
authorizes
licenses
liberates
frees
releases
exempts
dispenses
waives
renounces
relinquishes
abandons
forsakes
deserts