interdiction
Americannoun
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an act or instance of interdicting.
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the state of being interdicted.
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an interdict.
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steady bombardment of enemy positions and communications lines for the purpose of delaying and disorganizing progress.
Etymology
Origin of interdiction
First recorded in 1485–95, interdiction is from the Latin word interdictiōn- (stem of interdictiō ). See interdict, -ion
Example Sentences
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In November 2025, the Congressional Budget Office’s director testified that he had no evidence the interdiction campaign has affected drug use or prices in the U.S.
More than 100 countries have committed to PSI’s interdiction principles.
The Pentagon statement on Sunday defined the operation as "a right-of-visit, maritime interdiction and boarding".
From BBC
They also emphasized that Colombia supplies most of the actionable intelligence used for maritime interdictions in the region.
Washington has continued to tighten its stance on Venezuelan oil, with stepped-up interdictions and tougher enforcement increasing risks of temporary export disruptions, the co-founder and CEO adds.
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