INTERDICT (2)

interdict (2)|interdiction. Interdict, or Interdiction, n. a prohibition, a curse

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In″ter‐dict′ (?), n. [[OE. entredit, enterdit, OF. entredit, F. interdit, fr. L. interdictum, fr. interdicere to interpose, prohibit; inter between + dicere to say. See Diction.]] 1. 1. A prohibitory order or decree; a prohibition.
These are not fruits forbidden; no interdict Defends the touching of these viands pure. Milton. 2. 2. (R. C. Ch.) A prohibition of the pope, by which the clergy or laymen are restrained from performing, or from attending, divine service, or from administering the offices or enjoying the privileges of the church.
3. 3. (Scots Law) An order of the court of session, having the like purpose and effect with a writ of injunction out of chancery in England and America.