interdict
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By contrast, a blockade allows US warships to loiter safely, far offshore in the waters of the Gulf of Oman, track vessels emerging from Iranian ports and interdict them at will.
From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026
The Coast Guard, which falls under the Department of Homeland Security, has law-enforcement authority to interdict ships in international waters.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026
He said U.S. forces would interdict vessels and clear potential mines, while also signaling a readiness to escalate militarily if needed.
From Salon • Apr. 12, 2026
Schiff said the country needs to “get control of the border” with more personnel and technology to interdict people and drugs.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 8, 2024
For this invasion of immunity the Archbishop of Reims excommunicated the Countess Matilda of Flanders, and placed her whole land under interdict in order to compel his release.
From A History of The Inquisition of The Middle Ages; volume I by Lea, Henry Charles
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