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to interdict
01
to forbid a specific action
02
to impede or disrupt an enemy force's lines of communication or supply, typically through strategic bombing
Interdict
01
an ecclesiastical censure by the Roman Catholic Church withdrawing certain sacraments and Christian burial from a person or all persons in a particular district
02
an order from authority that forbids a person or a group of people from doing something
Example
The school administration chose to interdict the use of mobile phones during class hours.
The court decided to interdict the release of sensitive information to protect national security.
The religious authorities decided to interdict sale of the controversial book, deeming it incompatible with their teachings.
In an effort to control the spread of the disease, the health department decided to interdict travel to and from affected regions.
The primary objective of the military campaign was to interdict the enemy's supply chain.
