interdiction
ˌɪntərˈdɪkʃən
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Definition of interdiction - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
legalRareauthoritative prohibition by a governing bodyRare
  • The court issued an interdiction against the protest.
ban prohibition restriction
2.
warfare tacticTECH.military action to prevent enemy resource useTECH.
  • The air force carried out an interdiction of supply lines.
blockade obstruction prevention
3.
militaryTECH.interruption of enemy's lines of communication in warTECH.
  • The military's interdiction efforts disrupted the supply routes..
disruption obstruction
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Expressions with interdiction

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interdiction firen.
fire intended to hinder enemy travel or access within a zone
The artillery laid down interdiction fire along the main supply road.

Origin of interdiction

Latin, inter (between) + dicere (say)

Terms related to interdiction

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Terms with interdiction included in their meaning

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bann.
legal
official prohibition or interdiction
H&Iacr.
acr: harassment and interdiction
actions to stop bad behavior and prevent harm
interdictoryadj.
legal
related to prohibition or interdiction measures

Examples of interdiction in a sentence

  • An interdiction was declared to halt the illegal activities.
  • The navy's interdiction efforts were crucial during the war.
  • Interdiction of enemy communications disrupted their plans.
  • The interdiction mission was deemed a success.
  • Interdiction operations have intensified in the region.

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  1. French:interdiction, ...
  2. German:Verbot, Interdiction, ...
  3. Italian:interdizione, interruzione, ...
  4. Spanish:interdicción, intercepción, ...
  5. Portuguese:interdição, bloqueio, ...
  6. Chinese:禁令, 封锁, ...
  7. Japanese:禁止命令, 阻止, ...
  8. Arabic:حظر, اعْتِراض, ...
  9. Hebrew:צַו אִיסּוּר, חֲסִימָה, ...
  10. Russian:запрет, перекрытие, ...
  11. Ukrainian:заборона, перехоплення, ...
  12. Hindi:प्रतिबंध, अवरोधन, ...
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