Aerial Blockade
/ˈɛriəl ˈblɑːkˌeɪd/
Definitions
- (n.) A military or legal strategy involving the use of aircraft to prevent goods, services, or people from entering or leaving an area, often used in warfare or sanctions enforcement.
The government imposed an aerial blockade to cut off supplies to the enemy territory.
Commentary
The term is primarily used in contexts of armed conflict and international law, distinguishing it from other forms like maritime blockade.