Interdict

Noun

Definition: An authoritative prohibition or prohibition order.

Synonyms: Ban, Prohibition, Injunction

Antonyms: Permission, Allowance

Examples:
  • The court issued an interdict against the company.
  • The interdict prevented him from entering the premises.
Mnemonics:
  • Think of an authority forbidding or prohibiting something.

Verb

Definition: To impose a prohibition or prohibition order on (someone or something).

Synonyms: Forbid, Prohibit, Ban

Antonyms: Allow, Permit

Examples:
  • The government interdicted the sale of the controversial product.
  • The judge interdicted the witness from revealing sensitive information.
Mnemonics:
  • Think of a person in authority forbidding or prohibiting an action.

Etymology:

Origin:

Latin 'interdicere', from 'inter' (between) + 'dicere' (say or speak).

Historical Usage:

The term originated in ancient Rome, where interdicts were used as legal prohibitions or restrictions.

Related Idioms:

Idiom:

"Under interdict"

Explanation:

Refers to a state or condition of being under a legal prohibition or restriction.

Misconceptions:

Misconception:

Confusing 'interdict' with 'interdicted'.

Explanation:

'Interdict' is the action or noun form, while 'interdicted' is the past tense or adjective form.

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