Prohibition

Synonyms of prohibition

• restriction
• forbidden
• ban
• proscription

Antonyms of prohibition

• approval
• freedom
• permission
• allowance

Collocations of prohibition

alcohol prohibition

Frequency: 80 %

The 18th Amendment in the United States led to alcohol prohibition in the 1920s.

drug prohibition

Frequency: 75 %

Many countries have strict drug prohibition policies in place.

prohibition era

Frequency: 70 %

Speakeasies became popular during the prohibition era.

prohibition movement

Frequency: 65 %

The prohibition movement gained momentum in the early 20th century.

prohibition law

Frequency: 60 %

The government enacted prohibition laws to ban the sale of alcohol.

Idiomatic Expressions for prohibition

• Phrase: skirt the law
  Meaning: To find ways to avoid or get around the law without technically breaking it.
  Usage: Some companies try to skirt the law by exploiting legal loopholes.