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interdiction

[ in-ter-dik-shuh n ]
/ ˌɪn tərˈdɪk ʃən /
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noun

an act or instance of interdicting.
the state of being interdicted.
an interdict.
steady bombardment of enemy positions and communications lines for the purpose of delaying and disorganizing progress.

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Origin of interdiction

First recorded in 1485–95, interdiction is from the Latin word interdictiōn- (stem of interdictiō). See interdict, -ion

Words nearby interdiction

interdepartmental, interdependence, interdependent, interdict, interdict list, interdiction, interdictory, interdigit, interdigitate, interdigitating cell, interdigitation
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Words related to interdiction

suppression, decree, sentence, injunction, boycott, penalty, interdict, writ, ban, command, embargo, restriction, proscription, stoppage, refusal, limitation, prohibition, inhibition, censorship, taboo

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British Dictionary definitions for interdiction

interdiction
/ (ˌɪntəˈdɪkʃən) /

noun

the act of interdicting or state of being interdicted
an interdict
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