Pali

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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Inherited from Sanskrit निषेध (niṣedha). Cognate with Prakrit 𑀡𑀺𑀲𑁂𑀳 (ṇiseha).

Noun

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nisedha m

  1. restraining, holding back
  2. prohibition; protection

Declension

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Further reading

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  • Pali Text Society (1921–1925) “nisedha”, in Pali-English Dictionary‎, London: Chipstead, page 374