Enjoinder

/ɛnˈdʒɔɪndər/ noun

Definition

the act of enjoining; a command or injunction, especially a legal order.

Etymology

From enjoin + -er (noun suffix). This noun form extracts the act or result of enjoining into a standalone word, common in legal terminology.

Kelly Says

While 'enjoinder' exists in legal dictionaries, courts prefer 'injunction' or 'enjoinment' today—showing how even technical language simplifies when newer synonyms emerge.

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