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    Interdiction

    /ˌɪntərˈdɪkʃən/

    Meaning & Definition

    noun
    The act of prohibiting or forbidding something.
    The government issued an interdiction on the sale of certain drugs.
    A legal order that prohibits a particular action.
    The court placed an interdiction on the construction project until further review.
    The act of intercepting or hindering something.
    The military's interdiction of enemy supplies was crucial to their success in the conflict.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'interdictio', from 'interdicere', meaning 'to forbid'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    law interdiction
    A legal order forbidding certain actions from being taken.
    military interdiction
    Action taken to impede an enemy's movement.
    interdiction order
    A formal directive that prohibits specific actions.

    Related Words

    prohibit
    To formally forbid something.
    forbid
    To refuse to allow something.
    restrict
    To limit or control something.

    Slang Meanings

    A humorous term for a strict ban.
    That party was under major interdiction; no fun allowed!
    A serious warning against doing something.
    When they said I had an interdiction on late-night snacks, I was devastated.