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embargo
noun
verb
A government order imposing a trade barrier
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ɪmˈbɑɹɡoʊ
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noun
A government order imposing a trade barrier
verb
Prevent commerce
“The U.S. embargoes Libya”
verb
Ban the publication of (documents), as for security or copyright reasons
“Embargoed publications”
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The U.S. embargoes Libya
Embargoed publications
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