US & Israel oppose entire world in UN vote to end Cuba blockade - eviltoast
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    blockade /blŏ-kād′/ noun

    The isolation of a nation, area, city, or harbor by hostile ships or forces in order to prevent the entrance and exit of traffic and commerce. 
    

    The forces used to effect this isolation.

    The shutting up of a place by troops or ships, with the purpose of preventing ingress or egress, or the reception of supplies.

    "the blockade of the ports of an enemy"