interdiction

English

Etymology

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

Noun

interdiction (countable and uncountable, plural interdictions)

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

Translations


French

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin interdictiō.

Pronunciation

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Noun

interdiction f (plural interdictions)

  1. ban, interdiction

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