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enjoin v

Enjoin means to order or forbid by legal authority. Explore the term's definition, IPA/phonetic pronunciation, and usage examples.

Definition of enjoin

  • to order or forbid by legal authority

Usage examples of enjoin

The court may enjoin the company from dumping chemicals into the river.

A judge can enjoin a party to stop using a disputed trademark until the case is decided.

The injunction enjoined the landlord from changing the locks without notice.

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