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WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024en•join (en join′),USA pronunciation v.t. - to prescribe (a course of action) with authority or emphasis:The doctor enjoined a strict diet.
- to direct or order to do something:He was enjoined to live more frugally.
- Lawto prohibit or restrain by an injunction.
- Latin injungere to fasten to, bring upon. See in-2, join
- Old French enjoindre
- Middle English enjoi(g)nen 1175–1225
en•join′er, n. en•join′ment, n. - 2.See corresponding entry in Unabridged charge, bid, command, require.
- 3.See corresponding entry in Unabridged proscribe, interdict, ban.
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