interdictory

adjective

in·​ter·​dic·​tory

-ri

: having the power or effect of interdicting : relating or belonging to interdiction : prohibitory

interdictory decree

coastal road was still under heavy interdictory fire

—R. E. Lawless

Word History

Etymology

Late Latin interdictorius, from Latin interdictus (past participle of interdicere to interdict) + -orius -ory

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Rhymes for interdictory

• contradictory
• valedictory
• victory