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interdictory

interdictory

1 9.6
Used by an authority to stop something by official order
  • adjective
  • /ˌɪntərˈdɪktəri/
  • Formal
: interdictorio
  • The interdictory order from the court prevented the company from releasing the product.

Examples

  • Her interdictory speech at the conference emphasized the need for stricter regulations.

  • The area defense, if backed by sufficient interdictory firepower and mechanized operational reserves, should thus serve to deter.

    Academic text (1991)

  • Parity in counter-battery capabilities can be justified only by first equalizing abilities to deliver direct support and interdictory fire.

    Academic text (1991)

  • The government's interdictory measures halted the illegal trade in endangered species.

Synonyms

prohibitory
vsinterdictory
1 7.9

So high or strict that people avoid it

comes from an authority that formally blocks or prevents actions

Antonyms

permissive
  • Jargon
14 4.9

Not strict and giving a lot of freedom about what people do

How Prohibitive

prohibitive
16 7.4
interdictory
  • Formal
1 9.6
restrictive
49 4.7
permissive
  • Jargon
14 4.9

Surface Forms

interdictory positive

Morphology

interdictory = interdict (transparent) = interdict + ory

The adjective is transparently formed from the verb 'interdict' plus the adjective-forming suffix '-ory', yielding 'relating to prohibition.'

Etymology

Interdictory comes from Latin parts inter- 'between' and dict 'say', the same root you see in dictionary and dictate. So, it began as an official 'saying between' to stop something, and an interdictory order is an official action that forbids or prevents an activity.