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Enjoin

/ˌɛˈndʒɔɪn/
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(verb) To lay upon, as an order or command; to give an injunction to; to direct with authority; to order; to charge.

I now enjoin you to take hands and make your vows.
Piper filed a bill to enjoin Brown from infringing two patents.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The court may ____ the company from continuing its illegal business practices.

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