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enjoin

verb

/ɛnˈdʒɔɪn/

Meaning

to instruct or urge someone to do something; to prohibit legally

The judge enjoined the company from continuing its activities.

urge, command, order, prohibit, forbid

allow, permit, approve

enjoin someone, enjoin action, enjoin company, enjoin from doing

To refuse politely or to decrease in strength, quality, or number.

Coming to a halt or pause.

to control and direct the public policy and affairs of a state, organization, or people

to catch with a hook; to fasten

to behave as if one is superior while being gracious to others

to say words correctly; to declare officially