interdiction

[ in-ter-dik-shuhn ]

/ 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

interdentium, interdepartmental, interdependence, interdependent, interdict, interdiction, interdict list, interdictory, interdigit, interdigitate, interdigitating cell

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How to use interdiction in a sentence

Moscow benefited from successful interdiction efforts to curb the flow of weapons and material to rebel fighters, a cowed local population, and effective information operations that complemented a punishing military campaign.
What It Will Take for Ukraine to Win the War|Seth G. Jones|March 30, 2022|Time
His administration introduced the practice of interdiction, meaning the United States would intercept boats of Haitians before they could reach American shores, which would deprive them of the ability to claim asylum.
Violence and racism against Haitian migrants was never limited to agents on horseback|Carl Lindskoog|September 30, 2021|Washington Post
The very public interdiction of the Klos C could put pressure on the delicate negotiations with Iran at the moment.
Israel Seizes Iranian Rockets—and Pounces on Tehran for ‘Supplying Terrorists’|Eli Lake|March 6, 2014|DAILY BEAST
No one expects harsh sanctions, such as using interdiction and embargoes to cripple Iran's shipping and oil industries.
Iran's Nuclear Ploy Will Backfire|Michael Adler|May 18, 2010|DAILY BEAST

There was no interdiction against it; Hector Hall, with his big guns, could not ride in and order a man off that domain.
The Flockmaster of Poison Creek|George W. Ogden
The letter was cast back into the box, locked up; there an end to it, or no interdiction of sleep.
Lord Ormont and his Aminta, Complete|George Meredith
Mrs. Marsden was shocked at its contents, and at a loss to guess the motive of so strange an interdiction.
Pencil Sketches|Eliza Leslie
An observation which he gives us of Pliny, concerning Pythagoras's interdiction of this pulse is highly remarkable.
Traditions, Superstitions and Folk-lore|Charles Hardwick
He thought it would be proper to inquire into the expediency of doing away at once, by law, all interdiction of commerce.
Abridgement of the Debates of Congress, from 1789 to 1856 (4 of 16 vol.)|Various

British Dictionary definitions for interdiction

interdiction

/ (ˌɪntəˈdɪkʃən) /

noun

the act of interdicting or state of being interdicted

an interdict

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