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Grammar : Verb
Spell : noun in-ter-dikt; verb in-ter-dikt
Phonetic Transcription : noun ˈɪn tərˌdɪkt; verb ˌɪn tərˈdɪkt



Definition of interdict

Origin :
  • late 13c., from Old French entredit, past participle of entredire "forbid by decree," from Latin interdicere "interpose by speech, prohibit," from inter- "between" (see inter-) + dicere "to speak, to say" (see diction). Related: Interdicted; interdicting.
  • verb destroy
Example sentences :
  • These notices were rather a protest than an interdict, and were so understood.
  • Extract from : « The History of Tasmania, Volume I (of 2) » by John West
  • Have I acted in this in accordance with your wishes—or do you interdict the publication?
  • Extract from : « The Story of My Life » by Egerton Ryerson
  • The Empress laid an interdict on the half of my income and pension.
  • Extract from : « The Life and Adventures of Baron Trenck » by Baron Trenck
  • In June the King's commission requested the removal of the interdict.
  • Extract from : « John Hus » by William Dallmann
  • No bishop with his interdict, no Pope with his "thunders from the Vatican."
  • Extract from : « Hubert's Wife » by Minnie Mary Lee
  • I was glad to perceive that my interdict of the deathchamber had been respected.
  • Extract from : « A Strange Story, Complete » by Edward Bulwer-Lytton
  • On thee and on all who lift hand in thy cause, rests the interdict of the Church.
  • Extract from : « Harold, Complete » by Edward Bulwer-Lytton
  • I foresee in Livia's mind a dread of the aforesaid "arch," and an interdict.
  • Extract from : « The Amazing Marriage, Complete » by George Meredith
  • Now, by the Prophet and that interdict of his, I'll drink no further.'
  • Extract from : « The Shaving of Shagpat, Complete » by George Meredith
  • It was, she considered, an occasion for braving the doctor's interdict.
  • Extract from : « The Amazing Marriage, Complete » by George Meredith

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