WorldAugust 28, 2026

enjoins

en-JOYNZ

Definition

To legally prohibit or restrain a person or entity from performing a specific action through a judicial order.

Etymology

Originates from the Old French word 'enjoindre', which comes from the Latin 'iniungere', meaning to fasten, attach, or impose upon. It evolved into English to describe legal mandates or commands.

In the news

In this article, the federal judge issues an order that enjoins the state of New Mexico from enforcing a firearm waiting period against the two specific plaintiffs who challenged the law.

Federal Court Enters Final Judgment Against New Mexico’s 7-Day Waiting Period — But What Did Gun Owners Actually Win?

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2nd Life Media Alamogordo Town News

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