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Meaning
Noun
●
A
papal
decree
prohibiting
the
administration
of the
sacraments
from a
political entity
under the power of a
single
person (e.g; a
king
or an
oligarchy
with
similar
powers
). Extreme unction/Anointing of the Sick is excepted.
●
In Scottish English, Law & Directives:
An injunction.
Verb
●
In Roman Catholicism:
To exclude (someone or somewhere) from
participation
in
church services
; to place under a
religious
interdict.
●
To
forbid
(an
action
or
thing
) by
formal
or
legal
sanction.
●
To
forbid
(someone) from doing something.
●
In American English & Military:
To
impede
(an
enemy
); to
interrupt
or
destroy
(enemy
communications
,
supply lines
etc).
Sourced from
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Origin
interdict
English
entrediten
Middle English (1100-1500)
entredire
Old French (842-ca. 1400)
interdicere
Latin
Sourced from
Etym
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Injunction
Apprehend
Detain
Disarm
Outmaneuver
Surveil
Resupply
Arrest
Attack
Incapacitate
Annihilate
Redock
Undock
Persecute
Annulment
Blockade
Evade
Acquittal
Execute
Assassinate
Outmanoeuvre
Ambush
Commandeer
Imprison
Subdue
Prosecute
Militarize
Interrogate
Abduct
Ruling
Neutralize
Sanction
Preempt
Thwart
Shoot Down
Arrest Warrant
Indictable Offence
Court Order
Interim Order
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