Associations to the word «Interdict»

INTERDICT, noun. 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.

INTERDICT, verb. (transitive) (Roman Catholic) To exclude (someone or somewhere) from participation in church services; to place under a religious interdict. [from 13th c.]

INTERDICT, verb. (transitive) To forbid (an action or thing) by formal or legal sanction. [from 16th c.]

INTERDICT, verb. (transitive) To forbid (someone) from doing something. [from 16th c.]

INTERDICT, verb. (transitive) (US) (military) To impede (an enemy); to interrupt or destroy (enemy communications, supply lines etc). [from 20th c.]

INTERDICT, noun. An ecclesiastical censure by the Roman Catholic Church withdrawing certain sacraments and Christian burial from a person or all persons in a particular district.

INTERDICT, noun. A court order prohibiting a party from doing a certain activity.

INTERDICT, verb. Destroy by firepower, such as an enemy's line of communication.

INTERDICT, verb. Command against; "I forbid you to call me late at night"; "Mother vetoed the trip to the chocolate store"; "Dad nixed our plans".