interdiction

[ in-ter-dik-shuhn ]

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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of interdiction¹

First recorded in 1485–95, interdiction is from the Latin word interdictiōn- (stem of interdictiō ). See interdict, -ion

Example Sentences

By around 6:30 a.m., marine interdiction agents with U.S.

From Los Angeles Times

“With each successful narcotic interdiction, I know for a fact that we’ve saved someone’s life.”

From Los Angeles Times

While the 280,000 interdictions a month by the Mexican authorities have won approval in Washington, they have made life unbearable for those on the road.

From BBC

Response times are below the city average, he said, and their mission has become more clear: engagement, interdiction to prevent situations from getting worse or escalating, and becoming a more visible presence.

From Los Angeles Times

The Air Force fighters can be used as air-to-air fighters, as bombers, and for what the Pentagon described as “deep interdiction.”

From Salon

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