Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
interdict
verb
/ˌɪn.təˈdɪkt/
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Definition
To prohibit or place a ban on something.
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Examples
- The court decided to interdict the use of the harmful chemical in products.
- The priest issued an interdict against the church’s sale of certain items.
- The government may interdict shipments suspected of carrying illegal goods.
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Meaning
Interdict refers to the act of officially forbidding something, often used in a legal or religious context.
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Synonyms
- prohibit
- forbid
- ban
- restrict
- prevent