embargo

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Learn the meaning of embargo with synonyms, antonyms and an example sentence. Part of our 11 plus vocabulary list used for selective school and grammar school preparation.

embargo

(noun)

Meaning

a government order to restrict trade

Example

"The government imposed an embargo to protect local businesses."

Synonyms

banprohibition

Antonyms

allowancepermission