Difference between Interdict and Proscribe

What is the difference between Interdict and Proscribe?

Interdict as a verb is to forbid by church or legal sanction. while Proscribe as a verb is to forbid or prohibit.

Interdict

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To forbid by church or legal sanction. To damage, interrupt or destroy enemy lines of communication. to exclude a person or geographical area from participation in church symbolism and services. To exclude from church sacraments including burial. To invoke a prohibition against contact with another.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A papal decree prohibiting the administration of the sacraments from a political entity under the power of a single person (e.g., a king or an oligarchy with similar powers). Exteme unction/Anointing of the sick are excepted.

Proscribe

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To forbid or prohibit.To denounce.To banish or exclude.

We hope you now know whether to use Interdict or Proscribe in your sentence.

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