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Meaning of interdict

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

interdict

Pronunciation:/ɪntəˈdɪkt//ɪntɚˈdɪkt/

noun

Definitions

  1. 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.

  2. An injunction.

verb

Definitions

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

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

  3. To forbid (someone) from doing something.

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