Meaning of the word interdiction in English

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interdiction

US /ˌɪn.t̬ɚˈdɪk.ʃən/
UK /ˌɪn.təˈdɪk.ʃən/

Noun

1.

the action of prohibiting or forbidding something

Example:
The government issued an interdiction on the sale of certain chemicals.
There was an interdiction against fishing in the protected area.
2.

a legal or ecclesiastical prohibition

Example:
The court issued an interdiction to prevent the construction.
The bishop imposed an interdiction on the rebellious parish.
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