Embargo

/ɛmˈbɑːrgoʊ/ noun

An official order that stops trade, ships, or communication with a particular country or group. It is usually used as a political or economic pressure tool.

From Spanish 'embargo' meaning 'seizure, arrest,' from 'embargar' (to impede, arrest), from Vulgar Latin *'imbarricare' (to block), related to 'barra' (bar). It originally referred to stopping ships from leaving port.

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