interdiction

/ˌɪn.tə(ɹ)ˈdɪk.ʃən/

interdiction means the act of interdicting or something interdicted. Lexicurio rates it Rare gem — a strength score of 76 out of 100.

interdiction is pronounced /ˌɪn.tə(ɹ)ˈdɪk.ʃən/.

Etymology

From Middle English, borrowed from French interdiction, itself a borrowing from Latin interdictiō.

noun

The act of interdicting or something interdicted.“He went off in a hurry, victim to that senseless interdiction against sobriety which closes the pubs at six o'clock, and thereby convicts the populace of collective imbecility.”
The destruction of an enemy's military potential before it can be used.“Under Emergency War Powers Reg. 903.5, you are hereby authorized to assume command of the Normandy SR-2. You are directed to begin interdiction operations against any and all enemies posing a threat to Earth, its colonies, and its allies.”