interdict

verb
/ˈɪntərˌdɪkt/

Meaning

to prohibit or forbid something by authoritative order, often by law or decree

Example Sentences

The court moved to interdict the sale of the illegal goods.

Synonyms

forbid, prohibit, ban, bar, restrict

Antonyms

allow, permit, authorize

Collocations

military interdict, court interdict, interdict order, interdict action

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