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interdict

/ɪntəˈdɪkt/ /ɪntɚˈdɪkt/

Meanings
noun
A 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.

Examples :

"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. "
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Related Words

Illustration prohibiting

prohibiting verb

/pɹoʊˈhɪbɪtɪŋ/ /pɹəˈhɪbɪtɪŋ/

To forbid, disallow, or proscribe officially; to make illegal or illicit.

"The restaurant prohibits smoking on the patio."

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communications noun

/kəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃənz/

The act or fact of communicating anything; transmission.

"communication of a secret"

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sacraments noun

/ˈsækrəmən(t)s/

A sacred act or ceremony in Christianity. In Catholic theology, a sacrament is defined as "an outward sign instituted by Christ to give grace."

"Many Catholics participate in the seven sacraments, including baptism, confirmation, and marriage, to receive God's grace. "

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preventing verb

/pɹɪˈvɛntɪŋ/

To stop (an outcome); to keep from (doing something).

"I brush my teeth regularly to prevent them from turning yellow."

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continuing verb

/kənˈtɪnjuːɪŋ/

To proceed with (doing an activity); to prolong (an activity).

"Do you want me to continue to unload these?"

Illustration injunction

injunction noun

/ɪnˈdʒʌnk.ʃən/

The act of enjoining; the act of directing, commanding, or prohibiting.

"The school issued an injunction against bullying, prohibiting any form of harassment. "

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administration noun

/ədˌmɪnəˈstɹeɪʃən/

The act of administering; government of public affairs; the service rendered, or duties assumed, in conducting affairs; the conducting of any office or employment; direction.

"The school administration is responsible for managing the daily schedule. "

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threatened verb

/ˈθɹɛt.n̩d/

To make a threat against someone; to use threats.

"He threatened me with a knife."

Illustration ammunition

ammunition noun

/ˌæmjuˈnɪʃən/

Articles used in charging firearms and ordnance of all kinds; as powder, balls, shot, shells, percussion caps, rockets, etc.

"The army carefully stored the ammunition in a secure vault. "

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construction noun

/kənˈstɹʌkʃən/

The process of constructing.

"Construction is underway on the new bridge."

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participation noun

/pɑːrˌtɪsɪˈpeɪʃən/ /pərˌtɪsɪˈpeɪʃən/

The act of participating, of taking part in something.

"The children's participation in the school play was enthusiastic. "

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interdicted verb

/ˌɪntərˈdɪktɪd/ /ˌɪntɚˈdɪktɪd/

To exclude (someone or somewhere) from participation in church services; to place under a religious interdict.

"Because of his persistent and public blasphemy, the village priest interdicted Thomas, banning him from attending Sunday Mass. "