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enjoin
en-JOYN
ɪnˈdʒɔɪnListen
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Syllable breakdown
enjoin
Dictionary meaning
To legally order or prohibit a person or action by injunction.
History and origin
French enjoindre.
Examples
- The court may enjoin the company from using the disputed trademark.
Common mispronunciations
IN-join
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