interdiction

noun

1
as in prohibition
an order that something not be done or used a written interdiction against the wearing of clothing incorporating gang colors

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2
as in prohibiting
the act of ordering that something not be done or used the recent interdiction against open fires on the beach has riled summer revelers

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Recent Examples of interdiction Part of the Measure J mandate passed by voters in 2020 is to reduce incarcerations by adding more interdictions by substance abuse and mental health counselors, when there’s no weapon involved or violent threat. — Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 11 Aug. 2026 The return of maritime interdiction Increasingly, many countries feel the answer to declining sanctions leverage is physical interdiction at sea. — John Calabrese, The Conversation, 6 July 2026 This is classic air interdiction, adapted to the realities of the Ukraine war. — David A. Deptula, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 Following the interdiction, the Chinese nationals were transferred to the Coast Guard Cutter Margaret Norvell for processing, and their boat was seized and towed to Station Miami Beach. — Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 17 June 2026 By deploying an aggressive, multifront strategy that couples strong law enforcement interdiction with a revolutionary model of public healthcare, Florida is proving to the nation that the war on fentanyl can be won. — John Koufos, Sun Sentinel, 2 June 2026 Petro then visited the White House in February 2026 and agreed to significant concessions on drug interdiction and cooperation against criminal networks. — Sebastian Jimenez, CNN Money, 31 May 2026 Organizers of the flotilla, which aimed to highlight the conditions for the 2 million or so Palestinians in Gaza, said Israeli soldiers fired on five boats during the interdictions, causing some damage. — Nick Duffy, NBC news, 20 May 2026 Flotilla organizers claimed Israeli soldiers fired on five boats during the interdictions, causing some damage. — Natalie Melzer, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026
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  1. prohibition
  2. banning
  3. ban
Noun
  • The first order of Anheuser-Busch post-prohibition showed up at the Milwaukee Deli with the Clydesdales.
    — Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 11 Aug. 2026
  • But those who favor regulation say prohibition won’t eliminate demand for popular products.
    — A.J. Herrington, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of prohibition
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  • Rescues during holidays have declined in recent years, owing to the prohibition of alcohol on Memorial Day, Labor Day, and the Fourth of July, along with the banning of diving along the Clay Banks, Nunez said.
    — Reeti Malhotra July 10, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026
  • The talk was organized by local synagogues and the Chattanooga Jewish Federation in response to the banning of the novel by a nearby Tennessee school district a month prior.
    — SPIN Team, SPIN, 22 June 2026
Definition of banning
Noun
  • The significance here, of course, is that if 97% of the world’s humanoid robots are Chinese-built, a ban on Chinese robots is functionally a ban on humanoid robots.
    — John Koetsier, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Towns and cities are enacting bans on construction seemingly by the day, including in nearby areas in Washington, out of fears of higher electricity bills, pollution and AI taking their jobs.
    — Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of ban

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“Interdiction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interdiction. Accessed 17 Aug. 2026.

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