an order of a government prohibiting the movement of merchant ships into or out of its ports.

an injunction from a government commerce agency to refuse freight for shipment, as in case of congestion or insufficient facilities.

any restriction imposed upon commerce by edict.

a restraint or hindrance; prohibition.

to impose an embargo on.

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ban , bar , barrier , blockage , check , hindrance , impediment , interdict , interdiction , proscription , restraint , stoppagenotes:a boycott is an organized popular protest , while an embargo is usually imposed by a government , blockade , edict , order , prohibition , restriction , stoppage