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interdiction

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in·ter·dic·tion

[in-ter-dik-shuhn]
noun
1.
an act or instance of interdicting.
2.
the state of being interdicted.
3.
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 is always a great word to know.
So is zedonk. Does it mean:
a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.
the offspring of a zebra and a donkey.
Example Sentences
  • Without knowledge of where these networks operate and who is involved, interdiction becomes extremely difficult.
  • The cosmic problem with relying on cameras is that it detracts from real policing--prevention and interdiction.
  • The required surveillance and interdiction rarely occurred rendering many route clearance missions ineffective.
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interdiction (ˌɪntəˈdɪkʃən)
 
n
1.  the act of interdicting or state of being interdicted
2.  an interdict

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