interdicts 1 of 2

noun

plural of interdict
as in prohibitions
an order that something not be done or used the church's controversial interdict against the use of birth control devices

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interdicts

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verb

present tense third-person singular of interdict
1
as in prohibits
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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2
as in intercepts
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for interdicts
  1. prohibitions
  2. prohibits
  3. intercepts
  4. bans
  5. forbids
  6. outlaws
Noun
  • These prohibitions on gene editing and transfer reduce the land area where trees created with transformation approaches could be grown, and dampen interest in associated research.
    — Steve Strauss, The Conversation, 22 July 2026
  • The means for doing so include increasing the property assessment threshold for existing tax exemptions, creating new exemptions for senior citizens, and, in the case of Tennessee, instilling outright prohibitions on state property taxes.
    — Paxton Honerkamp, CNBC, 21 July 2026
Definition of prohibitions
Verb
  • The law broadly prohibits such actions, creating a narrow exception allowing temporary retention for up to ten hours solely for I-9 verification and copying.
    — Alonzo Martinez, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • The law also prohibits rentals from having their own locking doors or restricting access to the full residence, but both appear to be the case for the units in Zampolli’s house, based on videos filmed by guests.
    — Adam Robb, Curbed, 27 July 2026
Definition of prohibits
Verb
  • Russia intercepts most Ukrainian long-range drones but some have evaded Russian air defenses.
    — Joanna Kakissis, NPR, 27 June 2026
  • However, Azula intercepts the group and duels Aang and Katara with Zuko, who nearly had a change of heart after opening up to Katara.
    — Jordan Moreau, Variety, 25 June 2026
Definition of intercepts
Noun
  • So, after the first 48-team World Cup, one featuring hydration breaks at all matches, suspended bans, a half-time show in the final and countless other controversies, what are your suggestions for improvement?
    — The Athletic UK Staff, New York Times, 22 July 2026
  • The Texas Tribune reports that the next legislative session could give cities more power to impose such bans or take some away.
    — Robert J. Szczerba, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of bans
Verb
  • In Sunset Beach, an ordinance forbids metal shovels on the beach, and digging anything more than 18 inches deep or five feet wide, police say.
    — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 13 July 2026
  • Enid has to bring its appeal to the state agency in large part due to a 2015 law that forbids cities and counties from establishing their own regulations on oil and gas operations.
    — Nick Bowlin, ProPublica, 30 June 2026
Definition of forbids
Verb
  • The Invasive Species Management Act outlaws the sale and spread of 30 species, like the Bradford (or Callery) pear, Japanese barberry and running bamboo, throughout the Garden State.
    — Nick Caloway, CBS News, 18 Apr. 2026
  • Even if the Supreme Court soon outlaws the use of race in shaping congressional districts, state lawmakers still have to work within Florida’s Fair Districts amendment.
    — Jeffrey Schweers, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2026
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