Interdict: meaning, definitions and examples

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interdict

 

[ หŒษชn.tษšหˆdษชkt ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

legal context

To interdict means to prohibit or place a restriction on something, often in a legal or formal manner. This term is commonly used in law to describe the action taken by a court to forbid a particular action or to impose a restraint on a person's rights. Interdicts can be temporary or permanent, and they aim to prevent harm or protect rights until a full hearing can be conducted. The term can also refer to the act of intercepting or seizing something, particularly in cases of enforcement of the law.

Synonyms

ban, forbid, prevent, prohibit, restrict

Examples of usage

  • The court decided to interdict the distribution of the book.
  • Authorities may interdict goods suspected of being illegal.
  • The judge issued an interdict against the construction project.
Context #2 | Noun

legal order

An interdict is a legal order that prohibits a specific action or enforces a legal restraint. It is similar to an injunction, serving as a directive issued by a court or authoritative body, often in response to a legal issue requiring immediate attention. Interdicts are commonly used in civil law systems and can be crucial in protecting rights or maintaining the status quo. The term can also refer to a religious or moral prohibition.

Synonyms

ban, directive, injunction, order, prohibition

Examples of usage

  • The interdict was issued to stop the sale of the contaminated food product.
  • After the interdict, the company's operations were put on hold.
  • Legal interdicts are essential for ensuring compliance with the law.

Translations

Translations of the word "interdict" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น interdiรงรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฐเคคเคฟเคฌเค‚เคง

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Verbot

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ larangan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั–ะฝั‚ะตั€ะดะธะบั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ interdykt

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ฆๆญข

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท interdiction

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ interdicciรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yasak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ธˆ์ง€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญุธุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ interdikt

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ interdikt

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ฆๆญข

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ interdikt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fyrirbjรณรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ั‹ะนั‹ะผ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒ แƒซแƒแƒšแƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qadaฤŸa

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ interdicciรณn

Word origin

The word 'interdict' originates from the Latin term 'interdicere', which means 'to forbid' or 'to prohibit'. This Latin term is composed of the prefix 'inter-', meaning 'between' or 'among', and 'dicere', meaning 'to say' or 'to declare'. Historically, interdicts were significant in the ecclesiastical context, where they were used by the Church to prohibit certain actions or to impose sanctions on individuals or communities. The practice was notably employed during conflicts between church authorities and rulers, where the Church would interdict the land or people to exert influence and control. Over time, the use of the term expanded into legal contexts, where it is now commonly associated with court orders. The evolution of the term reflects its broader implications of authority and restriction throughout various aspects of law and governance.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,629, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.