interdict

/ɪntəˈdɪkt//ɪntɚˈdɪkt/

noun

  1. 1

    A papal decree prohibiting the administration of the sacraments from a political entity under the power of a single person (e.g., a king or an oligarchy with similar powers). Extreme unction/Anointing of the Sick is excepted.

  2. 2

    An injunction.

verb

  1. 1

    To exclude (someone or somewhere) from participation in church services; to place under a religious interdict.

  2. 2

    To forbid (an action or thing) by formal or legal sanction.

  3. 3

    To forbid (someone) from doing something.

  4. 4

    To impede (an enemy); to interrupt or destroy (enemy communications, supply lines etc).

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