Blockading
/ˈblɒk.eɪ.dɪŋ/
Definitions
- (n.) The act of obstructing a port, road, or entrance legally to restrict passage, often in a military or wartime context.
The blockadeading of the harbor was declared an act of war by the opposing nation.
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Commentary
Used primarily in military and maritime law contexts; drafting should clarify the entity imposing the blockade and the legal basis.
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