Prohibition
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌpɹəʊ(h)ɪˈbɪʃən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Prohibition is a noun meaning An act of prohibiting, forbidding, disallowing, or proscribing something.
Meaning
An act of prohibiting, forbidding, disallowing, or proscribing something.
More Meanings
- A law prohibiting the manufacture or sale of alcohol.
- A period of time when specific socially disapproved consumables are considered controlled substances.
Example Sentences
But the prohibition on active advocacy and participation left a wide margin of allowable activity and was open to interpretation.
Appeals courts, including the 5th Circuit, have in the past upheld the federal ban in question. But more recently, some courts have shown hostility towards gun prohibitions aimed at 18- to 20-year-olds.
Word Forms
- prohibitions
Synonyms for prohibition
Depending on context, synonyms include forbode, proscription, interdiction, ban.
Antonyms for prohibition
Common opposites include permission.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include proscription, interdiction, ban, banning, prohibit, prohibitory.
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