noun
interdict
Interdict (noun) means (religion, law) An official order from the Pope banning the sacraments within a state ruled by one person, though last rites are still allowed.
noun
1
(religion, law) An official order from the Pope banning the sacraments within a state ruled by one person, though last rites are still allowed.
2
(law) A formal court order telling someone not to do something.
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Etymology
Came from Middle English entrediten, from Old French entredire (“forbid”), from Latin interdīcō (“prohibit, forbid”), formed from inter- (“between”) and dīcō (“say”), which goes back to Proto-Indo-European *deyḱ-.
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What is the meaning of interdict?
"interdict" (noun) means (religion, law) An official order from the Pope banning the sacraments within a state ruled by one person, though last rites are still allowed.
What is another word for interdict?
Other words for "interdict" include interdiction.
What are the different meanings of interdict?
"interdict" has 2 main meanings: 1. (religion, law) An official order from the Pope banning the sacraments within a state ruled by one person, though last rites are still allowed; 2. (law) A formal court order telling someone not to do something.
