— enjoiner , n. — enjoinment , n.
/en joyn"/ , v.t.
1. to prescribe (a course of action) with authority or emphasis: The doctor enjoined a strict diet.
2. to direct or order to do something: He was enjoined to live more frugally.
3. Law. to prohibit or restrain by an injunction.
[ 1175-1225; ME enjoi ( g ) nen enjoindre injungere to fasten to, bring upon. See IN- 2 , JOIN ]
Syn. 2. charge, bid, command, require. 3. proscribe, interdict, ban.