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interdict

/ɪntəˈdɪkt/

noun

Meaning

  • A papal decree prohibiting the administration of the sacraments from a political entity under the power of a single person (e.g., a king or an oligarchy with similar powers). Extreme unction/Anointing of the Sick is excepted.

  • An injunction.

verb

Meaning

  • To exclude (someone or somewhere) from participation in church services; to place under a religious interdict.

  • To forbid (an action or thing) by formal or legal sanction.

  • To forbid (someone) from doing something.

  • To impede (an enemy); to interrupt or destroy (enemy communications, supply lines etc).