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interdict

/ɪntəˈdɪkt/ /ɪntɚˈdɪkt/

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noun

Interdit

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. "

Pendant le conflit médiéval avec le roi, tout le royaume a souffert d'un interdit papal, ce qui signifiait qu'aucun baptême, mariage ou autre sacrement ne pouvait être célébré.

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noun

Interdiction, injonction

Examples :

"The court issued an interdict preventing the construction company from continuing work on the building site. "

Le tribunal a émis une interdiction empêchant l'entreprise de construction de poursuivre les travaux sur le chantier.

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verb

Interdire, excommunier

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

Examples :

"The bishop threatened to interdict the entire village if they continued to harbor the criminals in the church. "

L'évêque a menacé d'interdire tout le village s'ils continuaient à abriter les criminels dans l'église.

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verb

Interdire, défendre

To forbid (an action or thing) by formal or legal sanction.

Examples :

"The school principal decided to interdict the use of cell phones during class time. "

Le directeur de l'école a décidé d'interdire l'utilisation des téléphones portables pendant les cours.

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verb

Interdire, défendre

To forbid (someone) from doing something.

Examples :

"The principal interdicted students from using their phones during class. "

Le principal a interdit aux élèves d'utiliser leurs téléphones en classe.

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verb

Interdire, empêcher, bloquer

To impede (an enemy); to interrupt or destroy (enemy communications, supply lines etc).

Examples :

"The general's orders interdicted the enemy's supply lines, preventing them from getting food and ammunition. "

Les ordres du général ont interdit les lignes de ravitaillement ennemies, les empêchant de recevoir de la nourriture et des munitions.

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