Definition of enjoining in English English dictionary
(law) a judicial remedy issued in order to prohibit a party from doing or continuing to do a certain activity; "injunction were formerly obtained by writ but now by a judicial order"
If a judge enjoins someone from doing something, they order them not to do it. If a judge enjoins an action, they order people not to do it. The judge enjoined Varityper from using the ad in any way. a preliminary injunction enjoining the practice
give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority; "I said to him to go home"; "She ordered him to do the shopping"; "The mother told the child to get dressed"
To command or instruct with authority; to abate, suspend or restrain For example, one may be "enjoined" or commanded by a court with equitable powers, either to do a specific act or to refrain from doing a certain act
1 To command or instruct with authority; to suspend or restrain One may be enjoined or commanded by a court either to do a specific act or to refrain from doing a certain act
If you enjoin someone to do something, you order them to do it. If you enjoin an action or attitude, you order people to do it or have it. She enjoined me strictly not to tell anyone else It is true that Islam enjoins tolerance; there's no doubt about that The positive neutrality enjoined on the force has now been overtaken by events
1 to direct or order (someone) to do something 2 to prescribe (a course of action) with authority or emphasis 3 to prohibit or restrain by an injunction (See injunction)