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Meaning of prohibition
The primary meaning of the word "prohibition" is a law or order that forbids something.
Etymology of prohibition
The word "prohibition" comes from the Latin "prohibere", which means "to hold back" or "to restrain", and is a combination of "pro" (meaning "before" or "against") and "habere" (meaning "to hold")
Historically, the term has been used to describe laws or rules that restrict or ban certain activities or behaviors, often for moral, social, or health reasons
Synonyms
ban
embargo
taboo
restriction
limitation
constraint
prohibition
interdiction
injunction
forbiddance
disallowance
exclusion
rejection
refusal
denial
veto
moratorium
suspension
cessation
halt
stoppage
curfew
proscription
outlawry
illegality
disqualification
debarment
exclusionary
interdict
banishment
Definitions
- A law or order that forbids something, especially a formal or official one
- * The act of prohibiting or forbidding something
Usage Examples
- The country imposed a prohibition on the sale of alcohol during the holiday season
- * The new law includes a prohibition on smoking in public places
- * The judge issued a prohibition against the company, preventing them from engaging in further illegal activities