en·join ( n-join )tr.v. en·joined, en·join·ing, en·joins 1. To direct or impose with authority and emphasis. 2. To prohibit or forbid. See Synonyms at forbid. [Middle English enjoinen, from Old French enjoindre, from Latin iniungere : in-, causative pref.; see en-1 + iungere, to join; see yeug- in Indo-European roots.] en·join er n.en·join ment n. |
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. | enjoining - (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" mandatory injunction - injunction requiring the performance of some specific act final injunction, permanent injunction - injunction issued on completion of a trial interlocutory injunction, temporary injunction - injunction issued during a trial to maintain the status quo or preserve the subject matter of the litigation until the trial is over law, jurisprudence - the collection of rules imposed by authority; "civilization presupposes respect for the law"; "the great problem for jurisprudence to allow freedom while enforcing order" |
How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content.
| ?Page tools | ||
|---|---|---|
|