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English Dictionary - With Multi-Lingual Search Definitions interdict noun  A papal decree prohibiting the administration of the sacraments from a political entity under the power of a single person (e.g., a king or an oligarchy with similar powers). Exteme unction/Anointing of the sick are excepted. verb  (transitive) To forbid by church or legal sanction. (transitive) To damage, interrupt or destroy enemy lines of communication. (transitive) (Roman Catholic) to exclude a person or geographical area from participation in church symbolism and services. (transitive) To exclude from church sacraments including burial. To invoke a prohibition against contact with another. Etymology: From Old English enterditen (to place under a church ban), from Old French entredit (forbid), from Latin interdÄcere (prohibit), from Latin inter- (between) + dÄcere (to say), from Indo-European deik-<ref name="heritage">(R:American Heritage 2000, interdiction)</ref>.      Full Definition of interdict  Find:   Words Starting With:   Words Ending With:   Words Containing:   Words That Match:    Translate Into:    Dutch   French   German    Italian   Spanish     Show 51015202550 results per page. Enter your search terms Submit search form   Web www.allwords.com Browse the Dictionary A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

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