enjoining

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

noun (law) a judicial remedy issued in order to prohibit a party from doing or continuing to do a certain activity
verb issue an injunction
verb give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority

A table with ink-pots stood in the middle of each room, and a large notice enjoining, "Silence during study hours" hung as a warning over every fireplace. — The Jolliest School of All, Angela Brazil
“My will shall contain a clause enjoining and empowering my executors to continue the payment of your income, from a fund especially sunk for the purpose, so long as your conduct shall be in accordance with the conditions stipulated.” “And am I to understand that if I leave your son unmolested, I shall remain unmolested also!” demanded Perdita. — The Mysteries of London, v. 4/4, George W. M. (George William MacArthur) Reynolds

injunction, enjoinment, cease and desist order

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