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Meaning
Verb
●
To
lay
upon, as an order or
command
; to give an
injunction
to; to
direct
with
authority
;
to order
; to charge.
●
To
prescribe
under
authority
; to ordain.
●
In Law:
To
prohibit
or
restrain
by a
judicial
order or
decree
; to
put
an
injunction
on.
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Origin
enjoin
English
enjoindre
Old French (842-ca. 1400)
injungere
Latin
Sourced from
Etym
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Enforce
Uphold
Discourage
Overturn
Prosecute
Obligate
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Quash
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Absolve
Indemnify
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