Prohibition

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Pronunciation: /prəˌhɪˈbɪʃən/

Definitions of prohibition

noun a law or rule that forbids something

Example Sentences

A1 Alcohol prohibition was a law that banned the sale of alcohol.

A2 The prohibition of smoking in public places has helped improve air quality.

B1 The government imposed a prohibition on the use of single-use plastics.

B2 The prohibition of insider trading is strictly enforced by financial regulators.

C1 The prohibition of discrimination based on gender is a fundamental human rights issue.

C2 International treaties have been established to enforce the prohibition of chemical weapons.

adjective pertaining to the act of prohibiting

Example Sentences

A1 Alcohol is prohibited on this beach.

A2 There is a prohibition on smoking in this park.

B1 The company has a strict prohibition on using personal devices during work hours.

B2 The new law imposes a prohibition on the sale of certain types of firearms.

C1 The government has implemented a prohibition on the use of single-use plastics.

C2 The international treaty includes a prohibition on the use of chemical weapons.

Examples of prohibition in a Sentence

formal The prohibition of alcohol in the United States lasted from 1920 to 1933.

informal There's a strict prohibition against smoking in this area.

slang I heard there's a total prohibition on bringing outside food into the movie theater.

figurative The prohibition of negative thinking can lead to a more positive mindset.

Grammatical Forms of prohibition

past tense

prohibited

plural

prohibitions

comparative

more prohibited

superlative

most prohibited

present tense

prohibits

future tense

will prohibit

perfect tense

has prohibited

continuous tense

is prohibiting

singular

prohibition

positive degree

prohibition

infinitive

to prohibit

gerund

prohibiting

participle

prohibited

Origin and Evolution of prohibition

First Known Use: 1340 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'prohibition' originated from the Latin word 'prohibitio', which means a forbidding or hindrance.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'prohibition' has evolved to specifically refer to the act of forbidding or banning something, especially the legal banning of the production, sale, or consumption of alcohol.