Official stoppage of trade (7)

I believe the answer is:

embargo

(Other definitions for embargo that I've seen before include "Official prohibition as on trade" , "Official ban on trade or commerce" , "Block" , "Legal stoppage of commerce" , "Prevent publication" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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