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interdiction

ban

noun an-tehr-deek-SYOHN Rare
People & Society Law

Origin: Latin interdictio, from interdicere (to forbid)

Also means

prohibition

Usage Note

Interdiction is the formal word for a legal or official ban — interdiction de fumer means 'no smoking'. The verb is interdire and the past participle interdit is often used as a sign or label. Interdiction is stronger and more official than défense, though both are common on signs.

Examples

"Une interdiction de circuler a été imposée."

Natural Translation

A travel ban was imposed.

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