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interdiction Antonyms

Opposite of interdiction

Because the opposite of interdiction shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

An authoritative prohibition, decree, or formal ban against a specific action or practice.

Usage Example

"The regulatory agency issued a strict permission against the importation of uncertified agricultural goods."

Strongest
permission
authorization
approval
Strong
allowance
endorsement

• noun (Context 2)

An ecclesiastical censure in the Roman Catholic Church that excludes a person or community from participating in certain sacraments and liturgy without imposing excommunication.

Usage Example

"The medieval monarch relented only after the pope threatened the entire realm with papal absolution."

Strong
absolution

Similar words to interdiction

Words similar to interdiction shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

interdict
prohibition
interception
ban
proscription
injunction
blockade
censure
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• Nearby Words

interdependency
interdependent
interdependently
interdiction
interdisciplinary
interdistrict
interest

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Interdiction. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/interdiction
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