English Explanatory Dictionary

interdiction

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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

Pronunciation

/ˌɪn.tə(ɹ)ˈdɪk.ʃən/ /ˌɪn.tɚˈdɪk.ʃən/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Qwertygiy-interdiction.wav

Word forms

interdiction interdictions

Etymology

From Middle English, borrowed from French interdiction, itself a borrowing from Latin interdictiō.

Derived words

harassment and interdiction interdictional interdictionary
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