Interdiction: meaning, definitions and examples
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interdiction
[ ˌɪntərˈdɪkʃən ]
legal term
A prohibition or restraining order issued by a competent authority
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The court issued an interdiction against the defendant
- The interdiction prevented the company from selling the product
historical context
A formal prohibition or ban imposed by a government or ruling authority
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The interdiction on trade severely impacted the economy
- The king issued an interdiction on the use of certain books
Translations
Translations of the word "interdiction" in other languages:
🇵🇹 interdição
🇮🇳 निषेध
🇩🇪 Verbot
🇮🇩 pelarangan
🇺🇦 заборона
🇵🇱 zakaz
🇯🇵 禁止
🇫🇷 interdiction
🇪🇸 interdicción
🇹🇷 yasak
🇰🇷 금지
🇸🇦 منع
🇨🇿 zákaz
🇸🇰 zákaz
🇨🇳 禁止
🇸🇮 prepoved
🇮🇸 bann
🇰🇿 тыйым
🇬🇪 აკრძალვა
🇦🇿 qadağa
🇲🇽 interdicción
Word origin
The word 'interdiction' originated from the Latin word 'interdictio', which means a prohibition or an order. It has been used in legal contexts for centuries to refer to a formal prohibition or restraining order. In historical contexts, rulers and governments have often issued interdictions to control trade, communication, or certain activities within their territories. The term has evolved over time but continues to be used in legal and historical discussions.