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interdict
1. 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). Exteme unction/Anointing of the sick are excepted.
2. verb
a) To exclude (someone or somewhere) from participation in church services; to place under a religious interdict.

Grant did not cease his efforts to interdict Lees supply lines and break through the defenses.

b) To forbid (an action or thing) by formal or legal sanction.
See Also: interdiction, interdictive, interdictory, interdictively, interdictor

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