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He had interdicted the gown she longed to wear and indicated a simple black silk.

From Under Fire by Cox, C. B.

Up to this time, I had been following the route which a harsh usage of the country had interdicted to Priestley.

From Such Is Life by Furphy, Joseph

He had interdicted any communication with the Forest, as Mr. Carnegie prevised.

From The Vicissitudes of Bessie Fairfax by Lee, Holme, [pseud.]

What could impel him to break through the strict rule which had interdicted all dangerous contact with himself?

From The Doctor's Dilemma by Stretton, Hesba

From the beginning wise and effective license laws had interdicted all dram-shops; even the taverner might sell spirits only to his transient guests, not to the people of the town.

From A History of American Christianity by Bacon, Leonard Woolsey