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noun

plural of interdict
as in prohibitions
an order that something not be done or used the church's controversial interdict against the use of birth control devices

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interdicts

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verb

present tense third-person singular of interdict
1
as in prohibits
to order not to do or use or to be done or used the state legislature moved to interdict the use of radar-detection devices by motorists

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2
as in intercepts
to stop, seize, or interrupt while in progress or on course federal agents are able to interdict only a small percentage of the narcotic shipments into the country

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  1. prohibitions
  2. prohibits
  3. intercepts
  4. bans
  5. forbids
  6. outlaws
Noun
  • Separately, some states have their own prohibitions on silencers.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • While CalChamber appreciates amendments made to remove prohibitions on facial and gait recognition technology, Myers said, the bill still limits their use.
    — Sofia Williams, Sacbee.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of prohibitions
Verb
  • The new law prohibits drugmakers from restricting the number or types of pharmacies that hospitals and other providers can contract with to dispense medications to their patients through a federal program called the 340B Drug Pricing Program.
    — Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Lemon and several other journalists have been charged with violating the FACE Act, which prohibits people from intimidating or interfering with individuals’ constitutional right to the freedom of religion.
    — Todd Spangler, Variety, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of prohibits
Verb
  • Russia intercepts most Ukrainian long-range drones but some have evaded Russian air defenses.
    — Joanna Kakissis, NPR, 27 June 2026
  • However, Azula intercepts the group and duels Aang and Katara with Zuko, who nearly had a change of heart after opening up to Katara.
    — Jordan Moreau, Variety, 25 June 2026
Definition of intercepts
Noun
  • But there are no caps or bans on electricity rate increases, Florida State University professor Mark McNees told PolitiFact.
    — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 13 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 bans
Verb
  • About to turn 50, with a body falling apart and the feeling that his life is a fraud, his doctor forbids him from lifting more than three kilos due to a hernia.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The department has long had a policy that forbids retaliation against officers who report misconduct.
    — Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of forbids
Verb
  • The Invasive Species Management Act outlaws the sale and spread of 30 species, like the Bradford (or Callery) pear, Japanese barberry and running bamboo, throughout the Garden State.
    — Nick Caloway, CBS News, 18 Apr. 2026
  • Even if the Supreme Court soon outlaws the use of race in shaping congressional districts, state lawmakers still have to work within Florida’s Fair Districts amendment.
    — Jeffrey Schweers, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2026
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