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interdiction
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Interdiction
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in·ter·dic·tion
/
ˌɪn
tərˈdɪk
ʃən
/
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[
in-ter-
dik
-sh
uh
n
]
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noun
1.
an act or instance of
interdicting
.
2.
the state of being
interdicted
.
3.
an
interdict
.
4.
steady bombardment of enemy positions and communications lines for the purpose of delaying and disorganizing progress.
Origin:
1485–95;
<
Latin
interdictiōn-
(stem of
interdictiō
). See
interdict
,
-ion
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interdiction
(ˌɪntəˈdɪkʃən)
—
n
1.
the act of interdicting or state of being interdicted
2.
an interdict
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 10th Edition
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Example sentences
The administration organized intensive training in criminal
interdiction
tactics for all troopers.
Inspections yes, but inspection is different then
interdiction
and interception.
We appreciate this opportunity to discuss our national
interdiction
policy.
Inspections yes, but inspection is different than
interdiction
and interception.
Without knowledge of where these networks operate and who is involved,
interdiction
becomes extremely difficult.
The required surveillance and
interdiction
rarely occurred rendering many route clearance missions ineffective.
To see the impact of the splintered command structure, look at the drug
interdiction
.
The cosmic problem with relying on cameras is that it detracts from real policing--prevention and
interdiction
.
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