spärr

Etymology
From, from.

Noun

 * 1) stop, catch, block, blockade, ban, limit, bar, lock something stopping or hindering
 * 2) gate, entrance
 * 3) ratchet or similar mechanism
 * 4)  the (electoral) threshold, i.e. the minimum percentage of votes required in an election in order to win seats in parliament
 * 5) embargo or blockade
 * 1) embargo or blockade