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| en·join [ in jóyn, en jóyn ] (past and past participle en·joined, present participle en·join·ing, 3rd person present singular en·joins) |
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1. command somebody: to command somebody to do something or behave in a particular way
  were enjoined to be silent
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2. impose something: to impose a condition or course of action on others
enjoined secrecy upon us
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3. U.S. forbid something: to forbid or prohibit something forcefully
The terms of the contract enjoin the disclosure of trade secrets.
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4. law forbid or command legally: to forbid or command somebody to do something by means of a legal injunction
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| en·join·er noun |
| en·join·ment noun |
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