What is needed is interdiction—that is a word fashionable in air defence circles, meaning authoritative prohibition.

Definition of interdiction noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

Interdiction is interception of an object prior to its arrival at the location where it is to be used in military, espionage, and law enforcement.

interdiction An action to divert, disrupt, delay, or destroy the enemy's surface military potential before it can be used effectively against friendly forces. See also air interdiction. Dictionary of …

interdiction, n. meanings, etymology, pronunciation and more in the Oxford English Dictionary

INTERDICTION definition: an act or instance of interdicting. See examples of interdiction used in a sentence.

Law any act or decree that prohibits: an interdict by the church officials. to forbid or cut off by decree: The country was interdicted. Military to cut off or reduce the flow of (troops, etc.) or …

Definition of 'interdiction' interdiction in American English (ˌɪntərˈdɪkʃən) noun

To cut or destroy (a line of communication) by firepower so as to halt an enemy's advance. b. To confront and halt the activities, advance, or entry of: "the role of the FBI in interdicting spies …

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