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interdiction

noun / in-ter-DIK-shun / Hard
Meaning

The act of intercepting or prohibiting movement, especially the military or naval blocking of supplies, personnel, or contraband.

Origin / Etymology

From Latin ''interdictio'', from ''interdicere'' (to forbid by decree).

Synonyms
interception blockade prohibition stoppage
Antonyms
passage facilitation clearance permission
Example Sentence
"The coast guard stepped up maritime interdiction to curb the smuggling of arms along the coastline."
🎯 UPSC Usage

Apply in GS Paper 3 answers on internal and border security, counter-narcotics, and maritime security. Relevant to the Proliferation Security Initiative, drug interdiction along the golden crescent, and the navy''s role in choking illicit trafficking routes.

Relevant Subjects
Security Defence
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