forbiddance

noun

Meaning

The act of ordering someone not to do something or the state of being officially prohibited.

Examples

The school issued a total forbiddance of running in the hallways.
His parents' forbiddance of late-night outings made him feel isolated from his friends.

Synonyms: ban, veto, prohibition, interdiction

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forbiddance

noun

Pronunciation: /fərˈbɪd.əns/

Definition

The act of ordering someone not to do something or the state of being officially prohibited.

Examples

The school issued a total forbiddance of running in the hallways.
His parents' forbiddance of late-night outings made him feel isolated from his friends.
The sudden forbiddance of public gatherings caught the organizers by surprise.

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