as in prohibiting
the act of ordering that something not be done or used
the interdicting against bullying at school, along with stiff penalties, was long overdue
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as in forbidding
to order not to do or use or to be done or used
the state legislature moved to interdict the use of radar-detection devices by motorists
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as in intercepting
to stop, seize, or interrupt while in progress or on course
federal agents are able to interdict only a small percentage of the narcotic shipments into the country
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Income level is also a factor, with the cost of child care prohibiting many parents from getting ahead in their careers.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
10 Oct. 2025 -
The trust fund is for pension payments only, prohibiting officials from diverting that money elsewhere, Watson said.—
Dana Afana,
Freep.com,
9 Oct. 2025
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Even with the Wolves’ Davin Hill intercepting a pass at the end of the quarter, the Jaguars led 26-16.—
Jordan Neal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Oct. 2025
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Italian, Swedish and Finnish fighter jets were all involved in shadowing or intercepting the MiG-31s, the spokesperson said.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
10 Oct. 2025
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Despite legalization in dozens of states and widespread public support, cannabis brands remain locked out of most major advertising channels due to federal prohibition.—
Cynthia Salarizadeh,
Rolling Stone,
10 Oct. 2025
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In addition, the NCAA on Monday clarified that, regardless of college athletes and coaches betting on pro sports, NCAA championships will continue with prohibitions on advertising and sponsorships associated with sports betting.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
9 Oct. 2025
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But when leaving the company, to keep their vested equity, they were reportedly required to sign an agreement that contained provisions eternally forbidding them from criticizing their former employer, and that prevented them from mentioning the agreement’s existence.—
Harry Booth,
Time,
8 Oct. 2025
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Because most owners do not post signs either allowing or forbidding firearms, the rule effectively means that ordinary citizens may not carry firearms on any private property, even property open to the public.—
Jenna Sundel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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Police in London urged organizers to cancel a protest against the banning of the group Palestine Action due to take place on Saturday.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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These included additional scrutiny of investments from China, the exclusion of Chinese companies from India’s 5G network, and the banning of Chinese apps such as TikTok.—
TANVI MADAN,
Foreign Affairs,
24 Sep. 2025
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The legislature also passed a law outlawing the use of Medicaid for gender-affirming care.—
Sarah Henry,
Louisville Courier Journal,
13 Oct. 2025
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The floodplain has been redrawn wider than ever, outlawing home construction in new danger zones.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Interdicting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interdicting. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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