Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
enjoinder
Noun
ɪnˈdʒɔɪndər
Definition
A legal term referring to an order or command, especially in a court context, directing someone to do or refrain from doing a specific act.
Examples
- The judge issued an enjoinder to prevent the defendant from selling the property.
- In response to the complaints, the court placed an enjoinder on the company’s operations.
Meaning
Enjoinder is often used in legal settings to ensure compliance with rulings or to prevent certain actions that may be harmful or unlawful.
Synonyms
- Injunction
- Mandate
- Order
- Prohibition
