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
  • While the executive order was largely perceived as a flexible behavioral intervention, Section 815 would be a stricter prohibition contingent on waivers that reaches far beyond prime military contractors.
    — Garrett Downs, CNBC, 14 July 2026
  • The prohibition, together with the delegated and implementing acts, will apply to large companies beginning Sunday.
    — Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 14 July 2026
Definition of prohibition
Noun
  • The talk was organized by local synagogues and the Chattanooga Jewish Federation in response to the banning of the novel by a nearby Tennessee school district a month prior.
    — SPIN Team, SPIN, 22 June 2026
  • The reforms led to the creation of the forward pass and the banning of dangerous formations.
    — Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Definition of banning
Noun
  • The beach town also set up a one-strike revocation rule for short-term lodging permit holders whose tenants are in violation of public safety laws during the safety enhancement periods.
    — Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
  • Resigned-Disciplinary — This is Oregon’s version of disciplinary revocation.
    — David J. Neal July 5, Miami Herald, 5 July 2026
Definition of revocation
Noun
  • Platner’s paperwork was received by the Maine secretary of state’s office and reflected shortly thereafter in its online withdrawal list.
    — Meg Kinnard, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026
  • The deal envisions peaceful relations between the two states and lays out a road map to disarm the Shiite militant group Hezbollah, secure Israel’s full withdrawal from Lebanon and restore Lebanese sovereignty over its entire national territory.
    — Anthony Wanis-St John, The Conversation, 10 July 2026
Definition of withdrawal
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  • The suspension is not absolute and there’s room for exceptions when executing a criminal warrant or working with partner agencies, according to a person who spoke Tuesday on condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive law enforcement operations.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 14 July 2026
  • The move puts a one-year suspension on construction of large-scale facilities in the state and is the first of its kind in the US, which is seeing a rapid AI infrastructure buildout to meet relentless demand for compute.
    — J.D. Capelouto, semafor.com, 14 July 2026
Definition of suspension
Noun
  • 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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