An order, usually from a police or government official, to delay broadcasting a story on a situation in progress This can happen during a hostage situation if the media are at the scene collecting information or taking pictures For the safety of hostages, bystanders and police officers, the media may be instructed to refrain from releasing the story until the situation is under control
A government order forbidding exportation and/or importation of a particular product
To lay an embargo on and thus detain; to prohibit from leaving port; said of ships, also of commerce and goods
A charge registered at the Land Registry Office for any unpaid debts, which can be actioned by a court order to proceed with the auctioning of the property to recover the debt
ban the publication of (documents), as for security or copyright reasons; "embargoed publications
ban the publication of (documents), as for security or copyright reasons; "embargoed publications"
A deliberate cutoff of supply, typically intended as a political statement [FACS] (see also fiscal policy)
To lay an embargo on him or it is to impose certain conditions before you give your consent It is a Portuguese and Spanish word, meaning an order issued by authority to prevent ships leaving port for a fixed period
In general a governmental order prohibiting the shipment of goods to or from specified countries
To resist or prohibit the acceptance and handling of freight An embargo may be caused by acts of God such as tornadoes, floods, inclement weather, congestion, etc