as in prohibitions
an order that something not be done or used
a written interdiction against the wearing of clothing incorporating gang colors
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Recent Examples of interdictions
Organizers of the flotilla, which aimed to highlight the conditions for the 2 million or so Palestinians in Gaza, said Israeli soldiers fired on five boats during the interdictions, causing some damage.
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Nick Duffy, NBC news, 20 May 2026
Flotilla organizers claimed Israeli soldiers fired on five boats during the interdictions, causing some damage.
—Natalie Melzer, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026
Tensions have grown in recent days, as the two countries carry out tit-for-tat interdictions of vessels.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
For now at least, the expanding of the war zone with more far-seas interdictions seems likely to only harden Tehran’s position.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2026
The White House cites a drop in CBP drug seizures as a success at the same time the Coast Guard cites an increase in drug interdictions as a success, too.
—Dallas Morning News, 25 Feb. 2026
Last November, the service launched a VTOL drone produced by ShieldAI called the MQ-35 V-BAT from a cutter to intercept illicit narcotics at sea, with three interdictions made in one night.
—Zita Ballinger Fletcher, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Coca production has ballooned under Colombian President Gustavo Petro, who has taken a light approach to drug interdictions, with the number of hectares planted almost doubling between 2016 and 2024.
—semafor.com, 23 Dec. 2025
Speaking via video teleconference, Bove expressed skepticism about maritime interdictions and the value of prosecuting low-level drug runners caught at sea.
—Ryan Lucas, NPR, 17 Nov. 2025
Nick Duffy, NBC news, 20 May 2026
Flotilla organizers claimed Israeli soldiers fired on five boats during the interdictions, causing some damage.
—Natalie Melzer, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026
Tensions have grown in recent days, as the two countries carry out tit-for-tat interdictions of vessels.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
For now at least, the expanding of the war zone with more far-seas interdictions seems likely to only harden Tehran’s position.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2026
The White House cites a drop in CBP drug seizures as a success at the same time the Coast Guard cites an increase in drug interdictions as a success, too.
—Dallas Morning News, 25 Feb. 2026
Last November, the service launched a VTOL drone produced by ShieldAI called the MQ-35 V-BAT from a cutter to intercept illicit narcotics at sea, with three interdictions made in one night.
—Zita Ballinger Fletcher, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Coca production has ballooned under Colombian President Gustavo Petro, who has taken a light approach to drug interdictions, with the number of hectares planted almost doubling between 2016 and 2024.
—semafor.com, 23 Dec. 2025
Speaking via video teleconference, Bove expressed skepticism about maritime interdictions and the value of prosecuting low-level drug runners caught at sea.
—Ryan Lucas, NPR, 17 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for interdictions
Noun
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Advocates for cellphone bans say such prohibitions will help combat cyberbullying and mental health illnesses in youth.—
Jessica Seaman,
Denver Post,
8 June 2026
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An additional six countries, including Canada and Mexico, would be slapped with a 10% tariff over their alleged failure to adequately enforce such prohibitions.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 June 2026
Noun
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The United States has imposed travel bans on more than 100 Nicaraguan officials and relatives, intensifying pressure on President Daniel Ortega and his co-president wife, Rosario Murillo, over a mounting record of human rights abuses.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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Parents and school employees were more likely to favor cellphone bans than students were, according to the survey results.—
Jessica Seaman,
Denver Post,
9 June 2026
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“Interdictions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interdictions. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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