interdict meaning and definition

INTERDICT noun

Definition of interdict (noun)

1. an ecclesiastical censure by the Roman Catholic Church withdrawing certain sacraments and Christian burial from a person or all persons in a particular district
2. a court order prohibiting a party from doing a certain activity
   • synonyms: interdiction

INTERDICT verb

Definition of interdict (verb)

1. destroy by firepower, such as an enemy's line of communication
2. command against
   • "I forbid you to call me late at night"; "Mother vetoed the trip to the chocolate store"; "Dad nixed our plans"
   • synonyms: disallow, forbid, nix, prohibit, proscribe, veto
   • antonym: allow