embargo
nounUK /ɪmˈbɑːɡəʊ/
US /ɪmˈbɑːrɡoʊ/
A rule that stops trade with another country.
The government placed an embargo on oil from that country.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. An official order that stops ships from leaving or entering a port.
The port was under an embargo, so no ships could leave.
3. To officially stop trade or communication with a place or group.
The leaders decided to embargo the sale of weapons.
4. A ban on publishing or sharing certain news for a set time.
The report was under embargo until Monday morning.