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interdict

UK
/ˈɪntəˌdɪkt/
US
/ˈɪntərˌdɪkt/

Translations

interdictverb
interdicted
Past Simple
interdicted
Past Participle
interdicting
Gerund
UK
/ˌɪn.təˈdɪkt/
US
/ˌɪn.tɚˈdɪkt/
The government decided to interdict the import of certain hazardous materials.
Le gouvernement a décidé d’interdire l’importation de certains matériaux dangereux.
Additional translations
intercepterSurtout dans le contexte militaire ou des opérations de contrôle.
Synonyms
disallow
prevent
restrict
ban
forbid
prohibit
interdictnoun
interdicts
pl
UK
/ˈɪntəˌdɪkt/
US
/ˈɪntərˌdɪkt/
interdictionProhibition officielle, notamment d’origine judiciaire ou administrative.
The court issued an interdict to prevent the company from continuing its illegal activities.
Le tribunal a prononcé une interdiction pour empêcher l’entreprise de poursuivre ses activités illégales.
interditDans le droit canonique catholique.
The village was placed under an interdict, preventing the residents from receiving the sacraments.
Le village a été placé sous interdit, empêchant les habitants de recevoir les sacrements.
Synonyms
ban
forbiddance
interdiction
restriction
prohibition

Definitions

interdictverb
To prohibit or forbid something, especially by legal or authoritative order.
The government decided to interdict the import of certain hazardous materials.
To intercept and prevent the movement of a prohibited item or person.
The coast guard was able to interdict the smuggling operation before it reached the shore.
In military contexts, to impede, disrupt, or destroy an enemy’s lines of communication or supply by firepower or other means before they can be used.
Aircraft were deployed to interdict the enemy’s supply convoys along the main highway.
interdictnoun
An authoritative prohibition or order, especially one issued by a court or ecclesiastical authority.
The court issued an interdict to prevent the company from continuing its illegal activities.
In the Roman Catholic Church, a censure that excludes a person or district from participation in most sacraments and from the Christian burial.
The village was placed under an interdict, preventing the residents from receiving the sacraments.
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