CEFR B2

prohibitions

noun

Meaning

Formal orders or laws that forbid specific actions or behaviors.

The new city ordinance introduced several strict prohibitions against overnight camping in public squares.
Despite the clear prohibitions on using mobile phones during the exam, one student was caught texting.

Synonyms: bans, restrictions, vetoes, interdictions

noun

Pronunciation: ˌproʊ.hɪˈbɪʃ.ənz

Formal orders or laws that forbid specific actions or behaviors.

The new city ordinance introduced several strict prohibitions against overnight camping in public squares.
Despite the clear prohibitions on using mobile phones during the exam, one student was caught texting.
The company's handbook outlines various prohibitions to ensure a safe and professional workplace environment.

prohibitions against (prepositional phrase): rules forbidding a specific act — "There are strict prohibitions against smoking in the building."
enforce prohibitions (collocation): to make sure rules are followed — "The police were tasked to enforce the new prohibitions."

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