interdiction

/ˌin-tər-ˈdikt/

verb

  1. to lay under or prohibit by an interdict

  2. to forbid in a usually formal or authoritative manner

  3. to destroy, damage, or cut off (something, such as an enemy line of supply) by firepower to stop or hamper an enemy

forbid prohibit interdict inhibit mean to debar one from doing something or to order that something not be done. forbid implies that the order is from one in authority and that obedience is expected. prohibit suggests the issuing of laws, statutes, or regulations.