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Meaning of the word interdict in English

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interdict

US /ˈɪn.t̬ɚ.dɪkt/
UK /ˈɪn.t̬ɚ.dɪkt/
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Noun

1.

an authoritative prohibition

Example:
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The church issued an interdict against the new practices.
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The government imposed an interdict on the import of certain goods.
Synonym:
prohibitionbanvetoembargoinjunction

Verb

1.

to prohibit or forbid (something)

Example:
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The court may interdict the publication of the sensitive information.
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Their mission was to interdict enemy supply lines.
Synonym:
forbidprohibitbanbarblockcut off
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