SYNONYMS AND RELATED EXPRESSIONS

interdict

verb

To prohibit or stop by an authoritative order.

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Prohibit by authority

Closest synonyms

prohibit forbid ban proscribe disallow veto

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Usage distinction

Interdict is formal; veto specifically blocks a proposed decision or measure.

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See interdict in use

In the story, the council votes to interdict trade through the eastern gate.

Dictionary practice example.

The harbor officer could interdict an unauthorized entry by issuing an official order to stop it.

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