forbiddances

noun

plural of forbiddance
as in prohibitions

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  1. prohibitions
  2. withdrawals
  3. suspensions
Noun
  • But others said that tariffs have led some manufacturers to boost costs for their consumers, adding to the cost-prohibitions that have softened demand for RVs.
    — Marissa Meador, IndyStar, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Red-state legislatures rushed to pass stringent prohibitions.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of prohibitions
Noun
  • For example, a Roth conversion may push you into an IRMAA bracket, but the long-term tax benefits of a Roth—tax-free withdrawals and no RMDs—could offset the costs.
    — Miranda Marquit, Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Court filings detail declining applications, enrollment, student withdrawals The court filings shed light on the recent decline in Wisconsin in international students, from undergraduate to doctoral, as well as visiting researchers and professors.
    — Sophie Carson, jsonline.com, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of withdrawals
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  • In August, Hockey Canada announced continued suspensions for four of the five members but reinstated Formenton effective immediately.
    — Janson Duench, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Of course, a catalog filled with percentages, peptides, acids, suspensions, and microemulsions can still require a bit of decoding.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 6 Sep. 2026
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