prohibition (B1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˌproʊəˈbɪʃən/
Definition
A law or decree that forbids something; the act of forbidding or prohibiting something.
Examples
The prohibition of smoking in public places is widely accepted.
The company has a strict prohibition on the use of personal mobile phones during work hours.
Historically, the prohibition of certain books has been used to control information.
How to Use prohibition
- prohibition of something (prepositional phrase)
- A rule or law that forbids a specific thing. — "The prohibition of child labor is a global standard."
- era of prohibition (collocation)
- A specific historical period characterized by a ban on something. — "The Roaring Twenties was also the era of prohibition in the US."
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