Embargo
/ɪmˈbɑːrɡoʊ/
Definitions
- (n.) A government order that restricts or prohibits commerce with a specified country or the exchange of specific goods.
The country imposed an embargo on all trade with its neighbor.
- (v.) To impose a legal ban on commerce or communication with a particular country or entity.
The government decided to embargo the shipment of weapons to the region.
Forms
- embargoes
- embargoed
- embargoing
Related terms
Commentary
Often used in international law and trade, embargoes can be partial or total and typically require precise legal specification to avoid ambiguity.
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