Main Entry: ²in·ter·dict

Pronunciation: \ˌin-tər-ˈdikt\

Function: transitive verb

Date: 15th century

1 : to lay under or prohibit by an interdict
2 : to forbid in a usually formal or authoritative manner
3 a : to destroy, damage, or cut off (as an enemy line of supply) by firepower to stop or hamper an enemy b : intercept 2a <interdict drug shipments>

synonyms see forbid

— in·ter·dic·tion \-ˈdik-shən\ noun

— in·ter·dic·tive \-ˈdik-tiv\ adjective

— in·ter·dic·tor \-tər\ noun

— in·ter·dic·to·ry \-t(ə-)rē\ adjective