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No. 9,720 in French

enjoint

"Enjoint" means "ordered" or "enjoined."

In a sentence

  • Le professeur lui enjoint de rendre ses devoirs à temps.

    The teacher enjoins him to submit his homework on time.

    Here, 'enjoint' is used to indicate authoritative instruction or order.

  • Le ministre enjoint aux citoyens de respecter les consignes sanitaires.

    The minister enjoins the citizens to follow the health guidelines.

    In this context, 'enjoint' is used to express a formal command or directive.

  • Le juge enjoint à l'accusé de ne pas quitter le pays.

    The judge enjoins the accused not to leave the country.

    Here, 'enjoint' serves as a legal term, implying an official mandate or directive.

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