INTERDICT
Scrabble letter values: I1N1T1E1R1D2I1C3T1 = 12
Definition
- noun an ecclesiastical censure by the Roman Catholic Church withdrawing certain sacraments and Christian burial from a person or all persons in a particular district.
- noun a court order prohibiting a party from doing a certain activity. — synonyms: interdiction
- verb destroy by firepower, such as an enemy's line of communication.
- verb command against. — synonyms: forbid, prohibit, proscribe, veto, disallow, nix
Examples
- “I forbid you to call me late at night”
- “Mother vetoed the trip to the chocolate store”
- “Dad nixed our plans”