Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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interdict | Yes | No | Yes | No |
veto | Yes | No | Yes | No |
interdict (noun) | veto (noun) |
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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 vote that blocks a decision |
a court order prohibiting a party from doing a certain activity | the power or right to prohibit or reject a proposed or intended act (especially the power of a chief executive to reject a bill passed by the legislature) |
interdict (verb) | veto (verb) |
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command against | command against |
destroy by firepower, such as an enemy's line of communication | vote against; refuse to endorse; refuse to assent |