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    in·ter·dic·tion
    /ˌin(t)ərˈdikSH(ə)n/

    noun

    • 1. the action of prohibiting or forbidding something: "the interdiction of the slave trade"
    • 2. the action of intercepting and preventing the movement of a prohibited commodity or person: "the interdiction of arms shipments"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishINTERDICTION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Interdiction is the act of stopping or not allowing something, or an occasion when this happens. It can also refer to the act of stopping illegal goods, enemy forces, or nuclear weapons. See more meanings, synonyms, and usage examples.

    • English (US)

      the act of stopping something or of not allowing something,...

  3. www.dictionary.com › browse › interdictionINTERDICTION Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Interdiction is an act or instance of interdicting, or prohibiting something. It can also refer to a military tactic of bombarding enemy positions and lines. Learn more about its origin, usage and synonyms.

  4. www.thefreedictionary.com › interdictionInterdiction - definition of interdiction by The Free Dictionary

    Interdiction is a noun that means an authoritative prohibition, especially by court order, or a verb that means to prohibit or forbid something. It can also refer to a military action to halt an enemy's advance or activities.

  5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › interdictionInterdiction - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    Oct 23, 2024 · interdiction. Other forms: interdictions. Definitions of interdiction. noun. authoritative prohibition. see more. noun. a court order prohibiting a party from doing a certain activity. synonyms: interdict.

  6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishINTERDICTION definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Interdiction is the act of prohibiting or forbidding something, or the state of being prohibited. It can also mean a steady bombardment of enemy positions and communications lines. See synonyms, pronunciation, and usage examples.

  7. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryINTERDICTION definition | Cambridge English Dictionary

    Interdiction is the act of stopping or not allowing something, or an occasion when this happens. Learn how to use this word in different contexts, such as drug interdiction, air interdiction, or interdiction period, and see translations in Chinese and Spanish.

  8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › interdictioninterdiction noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    Definition of interdiction noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.