1. an official prohibition or ban
Usage: formal
2. a church censure that prohibits certain religious services in a particular area
Usage: ecclesiastical

1. to forbid or prohibit something officially
Usage: formal
2. to intercept and prevent the movement of enemy forces or supplies
Usage: military

Examples

• The government interdicts the import of certain chemicals.
• Military forces interdicted enemy supply lines during the conflict.
• The court issued an interdict against the construction project.
• The bishop placed an interdict on the rebellious diocese.
• Border patrol interdicts smuggling operations regularly.
• The papal interdict lasted for several months.
• Police interdicted the drug shipment at the port.