Definition of INTERDICTION

interdiction

Plural: interdictions

Noun

  • authoritative prohibition
  • a court order prohibiting a party from doing a certain activity
  • The act of interdicting or something interdicted.
  • The destruction of an enemy's military potential before it can be used.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English, borrowed from French interdiction, itself a borrowing from Latin interdictiƍ.

Synonyms

interdict

Scrabble Score: 15

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Words With Friends Score: 18

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