Interdict
verb
To officially stop something from happening.
The court interdicted the publication of the photos.
Often appears as...
- interdict the publication
- interdict the activity
Usage tips
Formal
noun
A law or a court order that stops or restricts something.
The factory was closed down under an environmental interdict.
Often appears as...
- under an interdict
- issue an interdict
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Formal
verb
To stop someone from doing something, especially by official order.
The government interdicted all attempts to import goods illegally.
Often appears as...
- interdict illegal activities
- interdict harmful actions
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Formal
verb
To cut off or obstruct a line of supply by firepower.
The squadron was assigned to interdict enemy supply lines.
Often appears as...
- interdict supply lines
- interdict communication lines
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Formal
Technical
verb
To officially stop something from happening.
The court interdicted the publication of the photos.
Often appears as...
- interdict the publication
- interdict the activity
Usage tips
Formal
noun
A law or a court order that stops or restricts something.
The factory was closed down under an environmental interdict.
Often appears as...
- under an interdict
- issue an interdict
Usage tips
Formal
verb
To stop someone from doing something, especially by official order.
The government interdicted all attempts to import goods illegally.
Often appears as...
- interdict illegal activities
- interdict harmful actions
Usage tips
Formal
verb
To cut off or obstruct a line of supply by firepower.
The squadron was assigned to interdict enemy supply lines.
Often appears as...
- interdict supply lines
- interdict communication lines
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/2Authority Required
Interdict as a verb is used when an authoritative body, like a court, stops something.
The agency interdicted the launch of the controversial advertisement.
Pro Tip 2/2Not Temporary
When something is interdicted, it is usually meant to be stopped for a lengthy period or permanently.
The new law interdicted the construction of any more high-rises.
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Video examples
Richard Ledgett: The NSA...
we could have a domain, badguy.com. That would be awesome, and we could just concentrate all our efforts there. That's not how it works. They're trying to hide from the government's ability to isolate and interdict their actions, and so we have to swim in that same space.
Video examples
Richard Ledgett: The NSA...
we could have a domain, badguy.com. That would be awesome, and we could just concentrate all our efforts there. That's not how it works. They're trying to hide from the government's ability to isolate and interdict their actions, and so we have to swim in that same space.
Example 1 of 1
Quote examples
Trent Franks
American Politician
I believe if Mr. Obama is reelected, and Israel somehow is unable to interdict the Iranian nation from gaining nuclear weapons themselves, this administration unfortunately, I'm afraid, will allow Iran to gain a nuclear weapon and then pursue what they believe would be the traditional policy of containment.
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Robert C. O'Brien
American Public Servant
Without command of the seas ensured by the Navy, it will become more difficult to project American power where necessary to defeat terrorists, interdict WMDs and illegal arms trading and deter nations, including the new super power China, that might do America and its allies harm.
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Giacomo Casanova
Italian Celebrity
In the mean time I worship God, laying every wrong action under an interdict which I endeavour to respect, and I loathe the wicked without doing them any injury.
Quote examples
Trent Franks
American Politician
I believe if Mr. Obama is reelected, and Israel somehow is unable to interdict the Iranian nation from gaining nuclear weapons themselves, this administration unfortunately, I'm afraid, will allow Iran to gain a nuclear weapon and then pursue what they believe would be the traditional policy of containment.
Quote examples
Robert C. O'Brien
American Public Servant
Without command of the seas ensured by the Navy, it will become more difficult to project American power where necessary to defeat terrorists, interdict WMDs and illegal arms trading and deter nations, including the new super power China, that might do America and its allies harm.
Quote examples
Giacomo Casanova
Italian Celebrity
In the mean time I worship God, laying every wrong action under an interdict which I endeavour to respect, and I loathe the wicked without doing them any injury.
Example 1 of 3
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