Enjoined Meaning in English
word · lemma: enjoin
ˌɛnˈdʒɔɪnd
en-JOYND
ɛndʒˈɔɪnd
en-JOYND
Definition
To formally order someone to do something, or to officially forbid them from doing it, often by law or authority.
Usage & Nuances
'Enjoined' is formal and legal. It usually appears in legal documents or serious instructions, meaning either being commanded or prohibited. Don't confuse with 'enjoyed.' Common in passive forms: 'was enjoined from.'
Spanish: ordenar - prohibirPortuguese (BR): ordenar - proibirPortuguese (PT): ordenar - proibirChinese (Simplified): 命令 - 禁止Chinese (Traditional): 命令 - 禁止Hindi: आदेश देना - मनाही करनाArabic: أَمَرَ - حَظَرَBengali: আদেশ দেওয়া - নিষিদ্ধ করাRussian: предписано - запрещеноJapanese: 命じられる - 禁じられるVietnamese: bị ra lệnh - bị cấmKorean: 명령받다 - 금지되다Turkish: emredildi - yasaklandıUrdu: حکم دینا - منع کرناIndonesian: diperintahkan - dilarang
Example Sentences
She was enjoined from entering the building.
basic
The judge enjoined the company to stop polluting the river.
basic
They are enjoined to report any suspicious activity.
basic
The protesters were enjoined from gathering near the gate.
natural
Doctors were enjoined to follow strict hygiene standards.
natural
After the ruling, the company was enjoined from selling the product.
natural