WorldAugust 19, 2026

interdicting

in-ter-DIK-ting

Definition

The act of intercepting, stopping, or preventing the passage or movement of ships or goods, typically by an official authority or military force.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin word 'interdictum,' meaning a prohibition or decree. It combines 'inter-' (between) and 'dicere' (to say or declare), historically referring to an official order forbidding something.

In the news

The article uses the word to describe how China's sustained maritime patrols and monitoring of commercial vessels could effectively function as a blockade, hindering the free movement of regional trade.

As Tokyo and Manila Talk Boundaries, Beijing Breaks Them

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Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative

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