Interdicts
/ɪnˈtɜːrdɪkts/
Definitions
- (n.) Court orders prohibiting a party from performing a specified act, often used in ecclesiastical or civil law contexts.
The bishop issued interdicts to prevent the parish from holding services.
Forms
- interdict
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Commentary
Interdicts are akin to injunctions but historically rooted in ecclesiastical law; modern usage varies by jurisdiction.
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