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to interdict
01
to forbid a specific action
Transitive: to interdict an action
Examples
The court decided to interdict the release of sensitive information to protect national security.
The school administration chose to interdict the use of mobile phones during class hours.
02
to impede or disrupt an enemy force's lines of communication or supply, typically through strategic bombing
Transitive: to interdict a communication or supply channel
Examples
The air force was tasked with interdicting the enemy's supply routes.
Special forces were deployed behind enemy lines to interdict key transportation hubs.
Interdict
01
a formal prohibition issued by the Roman Catholic Church that suspends certain religious rites, from an individual or an entire region, often as a form of spiritual discipline or punishment
Examples
The Church placed the rebellious province under interdict, halting all public worship.
During the medieval era, interdicts were used to pressure rulers into obedience.
02
a formal court order that prohibits someone from performing a specific action, often issued to prevent harm, enforce compliance, or uphold legal standards
Examples
The judge issued an interdict preventing the company from dumping waste into the river.
An interdict was placed on the publication of the classified documents.
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