noun๐ShareA papal decree prohibiting the administration of the sacraments from a political entity under the power of a single person (e.g., a king or an oligarchy with similar powers). Extreme unction/Anointing of the Sick is excepted."During the medieval conflict with the king, the entire kingdom suffered under a papal interdict, meaning no baptisms, marriages, or other sacraments could be performed. "religiongovernmentpoliticsdoctrinetheologystateroyalhistorylaworganizationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareAn injunction."The court issued an interdict preventing the construction company from continuing work on the building site. "lawgovernmentpoliticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo exclude (someone or somewhere) from participation in church services; to place under a religious interdict."The bishop threatened to interdict the entire village if they continued to harbor the criminals in the church. "religioncursetheologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo forbid (an action or thing) by formal or legal sanction."The school principal decided to interdict the use of cell phones during class time. "lawgovernmentpoliticsactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo forbid (someone) from doing something."The principal interdicted students from using their phones during class. "lawgovernmentpoliticsactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo impede (an enemy); to interrupt or destroy (enemy communications, supply lines etc)."The general's orders interdicted the enemy's supply lines, preventing them from getting food and ammunition. "militarywaractioncommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
