Prohibition
/prəˌhɪbɪˈʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The formal act of forbidding something by law or authority.
The prohibition of alcohol was enacted in the 1920s.
- (n.) A legal ban or restriction on specific actions or conduct.
There is a prohibition on smoking in public buildings.
Forms
- prohibitions
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Commentary
Prohibition commonly refers to statutory bans; precise language is crucial to define scope and exceptions.
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