How Do You Spell INTERDICT?

Pronunciation: [ˌɪntədˈɪkt] (IPA)

The word "interdict" is spelled with three syllables: in-ter-dict. The first syllable, "in," is pronounced as "ɪn," similar to the word "bin." The second syllable, "ter," is pronounced as "tɜr," similar to the word "turn." The third syllable, "dict," is pronounced as "dɪkt," similar to the word "predict." "Interdict" means to prohibit or forbid something, and is often used in legal contexts. It is important to spell it correctly to avoid confusion or misinterpretation.

INTERDICT Meaning and Definition

1. Interdict can be used as a noun or a verb, and it refers to the act of restraining, prohibiting, or forbidding certain activities, actions, or behavior. As a noun, an interdict is an authoritative order or formal prohibition that is issued by a legal or religious authority, aiming to prevent particular actions or practices. It can be implemented by judicial or ecclesiastic bodies and has the effect of restraining or outlawing certain activities within a specific jurisdiction.

   As a verb, to interdict means to officially prohibit, ban, or halt specified actions, practices, or behavior. It involves imposing a legal or authoritative constraint, typically through an official announcement or a formal decree. Interdicting something implies that it is declared unlawful or off-limits, and any violation of the interdict can result in punishment, penalties, or legal consequences.

   Interdicts can cover a wide range of subjects, including commerce, trade, religious practices, social behavior, or specific individuals. For instance, a court can interdict a person from contacting another due to harassment, or a government can interdict the importation of certain goods for public safety reasons. Moreover, interdicts can also be applied to the withholding or withdrawal of certain rights or privileges, such as the interdiction of voting rights for convicted felons.

   Overall, interdict is a legal term that encompasses the action of prohibiting, restraining, or forbidding particular activities or behavior through official mandates or decisions issued by relevant authorities.

2. • A prohibiting order or decree; a prohibition issued by the Pope restraining the clergy from performing any spiritual services.

   • To forbid; to prohibit; to cut off from the spiritual services of the church.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of INTERDICT

The word "interdict" originated from the Latin word "interdictum", which is the past participle of the verb "interdicere". "Interdicere" is composed of two Latin elements: "inter", meaning "between" or "among", and "dicere", meaning "to speak" or "to say".

In Latin, "interdictum" referred to a legal pronouncement or order, typically issued by the Roman Senate, which prohibited or restricted certain actions or activities. The term gradually evolved and expanded in meaning over time.

In English, the word "interdict" entered the language in the late 14th century, primarily used in ecclesiastical contexts to denote a papal decree of prohibition or suspension against a person, group, or territory. Gradually, it gained a broader sense of any authoritative prohibition or ban.

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Plural form of INTERDICT is INTERDICTS

Conjugate verb Interdict

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have interdicted

you would have interdicted

he/she/it would have interdicted

we would have interdicted

they would have interdicted

I would have interdict

you would have interdict

he/she/it would have interdict

we would have interdict

they would have interdict

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been interdicting

you would have been interdicting

he/she/it would have been interdicting

we would have been interdicting

they would have been interdicting

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would interdict

you would interdict

he/she/it would interdict

we would interdict

they would interdict

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be interdicting

you would be interdicting

he/she/it would be interdicting

we would be interdicting

they would be interdicting

FUTURE

I will interdict

you will interdict

he/she/it will interdict

we will interdict

they will interdict

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be interdicting

you will be interdicting

he/she/it will be interdicting

we will be interdicting

they will be interdicting

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have interdicted

you will have interdicted

he/she/it will have interdicted

we will have interdicted

they will have interdicted

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been interdicting

you will have been interdicting

he/she/it will have been interdicting

we will have been interdicting

they will have been interdicting

IMPERATIVE

you interdict

we let´s interdict

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to interdict

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was interdicting

you were interdicting

he/she/it was interdicting

we were interdicting

they were interdicting

PAST PARTICIPLE

interdicted

PAST PERFECT

I had interdicted

you had interdicted

he/she/it had interdicted

we had interdicted

they had interdicted

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been interdicting

you had been interdicting

he/she/it had been interdicting

we had been interdicting

they had been interdicting

PRESENT

I interdict

you interdict

he/she/it interdicts

we interdict

they interdict

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am interdicting

you are interdicting

he/she/it is interdicting

we are interdicting

they are interdicting

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

interdicting

PRESENT PERFECT

I have interdicted

you have interdicted

he/she/it has interdicted

we have interdicted

they have interdicted

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been interdicting

you have been interdicting

he/she/it has been interdicting

we have been interdicting

they have been interdicting

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it interdict

SIMPLE PAST

I interdicted

you interdicted

he/she/it interdicted

we interdicted

they interdicted