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Interdiction Meaning in English

word

ˌɪntɝˈdɪkʃən
in-ter-DIK-shun
ˌɪntədˈɪkʃən
in-tuh-DIK-shun

Definition

An official order that forbids something or prevents access to something; often used in legal, military, or formal contexts.

Usage & Nuances

'Interdiction' is formal and found in legal, military, and governmental language. In military use, it can refer to stopping enemy movement or supplies ('air interdiction'). It’s less common in everyday speech; 'prohibition' or 'ban' appear more frequently in general contexts.

Example Sentences

The government issued an interdiction on fishing in the river.

basic

The court's interdiction stopped the company from selling the product.

basic

During the war, there was an interdiction on travel in the region.

basic

The UN called for the interdiction of weapons shipments to the conflict zone.

natural

After the interdiction, access to the site was tightly controlled.

natural

They faced military interdiction trying to deliver supplies across the border.

natural