1. having the power or purpose of prohibiting or forbidding something
Usage: formal; legal

Examples

• The court issued an interdictory decree to stop the construction project.
• The interdictory measures were designed to prevent further violations.
• His interdictory tone made it clear that no exceptions would be allowed.
• The interdictory injunction halted all activities at the site.
• The judge’s interdictory ruling was swift and decisive.
• They sought interdictory relief to prevent the sale of the property.