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Interdict

usgb/ˈɪntərdɪkt/Volume
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Authority Required

Interdict as a verb is used when an authoritative body, like a court, stops something.

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The agency interdicted the launch of the controversial advertisement.
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Not Temporary

When something is interdicted, it is usually meant to be stopped for a lengthy period or permanently.

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The new law interdicted the construction of any more high-rises.
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