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Webster 1913 Edition

Interdiction

Inˊter-dic′tion

,
Noun.
[L.
interdictio
: cf. F.
interdiction
.]
The act of interdicting; prohibition; prohibiting decree; curse; interdict.
The truest issue of thy throne
By his own
interdiction
stands accurst.
Shakespeare

Webster 1828 Edition

Interdiction

INTERDIC'TION

,
Noun.
[L. interdictio.] The act of interdicting; prohibition; prohibiting decree; curse.

Definition 2024

interdiction

interdiction

English

Noun

interdiction ‎(plural interdictions)

  1. the act of interdicting or something interdicted
  2. the destruction of an enemy's military potential before it can be used

French

Noun

interdiction f ‎(plural interdictions)

  1. ban, interdiction

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Etymology

Middle English, alteration of entredite, from Anglo-French, from Latin interdictum prohibition, from neuter of interdictus, past participle of interdicere to interpose, forbid, from inter- + dicere to say; see diction; first known use: 15th century

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