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Meaning of Interdiction | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1
ˌɪn.tə(ɹ)ˈdɪk.ʃən

Definitions

  1. The act of interdicting or something interdicted.
  2. The destruction of an enemy's military potential before it can be used.

Equivalents

العربية التحريم
Ελληνικά απαγόρευση
Français interdiction
Bahasa Indonesia penyekatan
Українська запрет

Examples

“He went off in a hurry, victim to that senseless interdiction against sobriety which closes the pubs at six o'clock, and thereby convicts the populace of collective imbecility.”
“Under Emergency War Powers Reg. 903.5, you are hereby authorized to assume command of the Normandy SR-2. You are directed to begin interdiction operations against any and all enemies posing a threat to Earth, its colonies, and its allies.”

CEFR level

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This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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