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embargo

/ˈembɑːrɡoʊ/ noun · British & US
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What does embargo mean?

noun

A government order that completely stops trade or other economic relations with a particular country or organization. A restriction or prohibition on the sale or export of something.

Example

"The government imposed an embargo on all trade with the country due to human rights abuses."

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