interdict
in-ter-dict
verb
To officially prohibit or forbid something, or prevent an action.
"The court will interdict the publication of the sensitive documents."
noun
An authoritative prohibition or ban, especially one issued by a church.
"The Pope issued an interdict against the rebellious region."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: interdiction, proscribe, veto, forbid, disallow, nix, prohibit
Antonyms: allow, countenance, let, permit