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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