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interdictory

American  
[in-ter-dik-tuh-ree] / ˌɪn tərˈdɪk tə ri /

adjective

  1. of, relating to, or noting interdiction.

Etymology

Origin of interdictory

From the Late Latin word interdictōrius, dating back to 1745–55. See interdict, -tory 1

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Though the Hanoi-Haiphong industrial complex remained inviolate, American planes kept up their interdictory hammering of roads, rail lines and military posts.

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