INTERDICTING Synonyms: 123 Similar and Opposite Words

interdicting 1 of 2

noun

as in prohibiting

the act of ordering that something not be done or used the interdicting against bullying at school, along with stiff penalties, was long overdue

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interdicting

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verb

present participle of interdict

as in forbidding

to order not to do or use or to be done or used the state legislature moved to interdict the use of radar-detection devices by motorists

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as in intercepting

to stop, seize, or interrupt while in progress or on course federal agents are able to interdict only a small percentage of the narcotic shipments into the country

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In 2021, Attorney General Merrick Garland implemented new policies prohibiting prosecutors from secretly seizing reporters' records, except under extraordinary circumstances.

Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
The legislation also weakens the authority of the governor to fill vacancies on the state court of appeals and the state Supreme Court, while prohibiting the attorney general from taking legal positions contrary to the Legislature’s.

Gary Fields, Los Angeles Times, 8 Dec. 2024

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