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Enjoin Definition & Meaning

enjoin
verb
  1. issue an injunction
  2. give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority; "I said to him to go home"; "She ordered him to do the shopping"; "The mother told the child to get dressed"

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Frequently asked questions

What does enjoin mean?
issue an injunction give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority; "I said to him to go home"; "She ordered him to do the shopping"; "The mother told the child to get dressed"
What part of speech is enjoin?
Enjoin is a verb.
How many definitions does enjoin have?
Enjoin has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).

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