What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
interdict
Example
The judge issued an interdict against the company, preventing them from selling their product. [interdict: noun]
Example
The government may interdict certain goods from being imported for safety reasons. [interdict: verb]
ban
Example
The city council voted to ban smoking in public parks. [ban: verb]
Example
The country imposed a ban on all imports from that region due to safety concerns. [ban: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Ban is more commonly used than interdict in everyday language, especially in news or political contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between interdict and ban?
Interdict is a more formal word than ban, which can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
