interdiction

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English

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Etymology

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From Middle English, borrowed from French interdiction, itself a borrowing from Latin interdictiō.

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interdiction (countable and uncountable, plural interdictions)

  1. the act of interdicting or something interdicted
  2. the destruction of an enemy's military potential before it can be used
    • 2012, BioWare, quoting Steven Hackett, Mass Effect 3 (Science Fiction), Redwood City: Electronic Arts, →OCLC, PC, scene: Reinstatement:
      Under Emergency War Powers Reg. 903.5, you are hereby authorized to assume command of the Normandy SR-2. You are directed to begin interdiction operations against any and all enemies posing a threat to Earth, its colonies, and its allies.

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French

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Etymology

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Borrowed from Latin interdictiōnem.

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interdiction f (plural interdictions)

  1. ban, interdiction
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