enjoin-v; 2 Senses

Sense Number 1: direct someone to do something with emphasis

Commentary:
NOTE: Contrast with sense number 2, not necessarily a prohibition.

Examples:
The doctor enjoined a strict diet.
The nurse enjoined to keep the patient as still as possible.

Mappings:
VerbNet: NP
FrameNet: NP
PropBank: NM
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 2

Sense Number 2: LEGAL: prohibit, prevent; issue an injunction, forbid action

Commentary:
NOTE: All legal uses of enjoin should be tagged with this sense.

Examples:
The district court permanently enjoined the Youngs from irrigating
their property.
A federal judge enjoined the state from enforcing a law that would
ban the sale of violent video games to minors.

Mappings:
VerbNet: NP
FrameNet: NP
PropBank: enjoin.01
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 1