Pronunciation: /prəˌhɪˈbɪʃən/
noun a law or rule that forbids something
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
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.
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.
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