forbiddance

noun

Definition of forbiddancenext
as in prohibition

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Recent Examples of forbiddance And Khave, despite Tevye’s absolute forbiddance, marries outside the Jewish faith. — Jeryl Brunner, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2022 Our unashamed view at National Review is that argument is better than forbiddance, that sunlight is preferable to darkness, and that tolerance, not outrage and cancellation, ought to be our default mode. — Charles C. W. Cooke, National Review, 10 Feb. 2022 This proves fast enough for thrills, but not so fast as to trigger parental forbiddance from Popular Mechanics editor in chief Ryan D'Agostino, John's father and my boss. — Ezra Dyer, Popular Mechanics, 2 Mar. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for forbiddance
  1. prohibition
  2. banning
  3. revocation
  4. withdrawal
  5. suspension
  6. enjoining
Noun
  • From the time of Bitcoin’s 2009 launch, crypto had occupied the murkier end of legal gray zones; in the eyes of CFTC regulators, crypto prediction markets, which inherited the moral and legal residue of gambling prohibition, were doubly marked.
    — Simon Denny, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Regulation over prohibition Haddow said the association supports state regulations that require testing, labeling and age restrictions rather than outright bans.
    — Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of prohibition
Noun
  • Trump’s strong reactions may relate to his recent banning of CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House — a rash action that was stopped by a federal judge last week.
    — Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Meanwhile, in those years since the banning, the GNFP audience continued to grow.
    — Austin Perry OutKick, FOXNews.com, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of banning
Noun
  • Rivera said Rubio asked for his help in early 2017 developing a Venezuela policy that included sanctions against Maduro officials and business associates, visa revocations, the release of political prisoners and free elections.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2026
  • The governor's office said the changes can extend a license revocation to as long as six years for someone with four or more qualifying convictions within a 10-year period.
    — Kayla Moeller, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of revocation
Noun
  • Joe Biden’s withdrawal from the presidential race in 2024 was an early case in point.
    — Simon Denny, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Others who express hesitation or opposition to bans often cite the risk of sending people who are dependent on 7-OH into withdrawal, and potentially leading them to other, more dangerous substances.
    — Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of withdrawal
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  • The state Supreme Court granted the Florida Bar’s petition for interim suspension of Osvaldo Perez, who has been on administrative leave from the Hollywood Police Department since his arrest last November.
    — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 4 Oct. 2026
  • The commission is looking into ways to make the temporary suspension permanent.
    — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of suspension
Noun
  • The Central European country is not the slightest bit demure with its enjoining of would-be digital nomads.
    — Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 14 July 2026
  • The lawsuit asks the Ingham County Circuit Court to declare Kalshi's internet sports betting operation a common law nuisance and to issue a permanent injunction and order of abatement enjoining and restraining Kalshi from engaging in or advertising its internet sports betting operation in Michigan.
    — Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 6 Mar. 2026
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“Forbiddance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forbiddance. Accessed 6 Oct. 2026.

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