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interdiction

/ˌɪntərˈdɪkʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does interdiction mean?

noun

The act of forbidding or prohibiting something, or a warning or prohibition against something. A formal or official prohibition or warning.

Example

"The government issued an interdiction on the export of rare animals."

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