n 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.
v (transitive|Roman Catholic) To exclude (someone or somewhere) from participation in church services; to place under a religious interdict. (defdate|from 13th c.)
v (transitive) To forbid (an action or thing) by formal or legal sanction. (defdate|from 16th c.)
v (transitive) To forbid (someone) from doing something. (defdate|from 16th c.)
v (transitive|US|military) To impede (an enemy); to interrupt or destroy (enemy communications, supply lines etc). (defdate|from 20th c.)