Interdict Definition

interdict
noun
  1. an ecclesiastical censure by the Roman Catholic Church withdrawing certain sacraments and Christian burial from a person or all persons in a particular district
  2. a court order prohibiting a party from doing a certain activity
verb
  1. destroy by firepower, such as an enemy's line of communication
  2. command against; "I forbid you to call me late at night"; "Mother vetoed the trip to the chocolate store"; "Dad nixed our plans"

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