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to enjoin
01
to tell someone to do something by ordering or instructing them
Examples
The judge enjoined the defendant from contacting the plaintiff while the case was pending.
The teacher enjoined the students to complete their assignments by the end of the week.
02
to forbid someone from doing something by legal order
Examples
The court enjoined the company from continuing its operations in the protected area.
A federal judge enjoined him from contacting the witnesses in the case.
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