Pali edit

Alternative forms edit

Etymology edit

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

Noun edit

nisedha m

  1. restraining, holding back
  2. prohibition; protection

Declension edit

Further reading edit

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