Enjoinders

/ɛnˈdʒɔɪndərz/ noun

Definition

plural of enjoinder; multiple legal commands or injunctions.

Etymology

Regular plural of enjoinder formed with -s. Each represents a separate legal enjoining or command.

Kelly Says

The plural form is rarely used today because we say 'injunctions' instead—but seeing it reminds us that 'enjoinder' was once the standard legal term in English courtrooms.

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