Origin: Latin prefix inter-
Interdict has 6 different meanings across 2 categories:
an ecclesiastical censure by the Roman Catholic Church withdrawing certain sacraments and Christian burial from a person or all persons in a particular district
a court order prohibiting a party from doing a certain activity
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). Extreme unction/Anointing of the Sick is excepted.
destroy by firepower, such as an enemy's line of communication
To exclude (someone or somewhere) from participation in church services; to place under a religious interdict.