forbiddances

noun

plural of forbiddance
as in prohibitions

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  1. prohibitions
  2. withdrawals
  3. suspensions
Noun
  • Red-state legislatures rushed to pass stringent prohibitions.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 Aug. 2026
  • If the rule is repealed as proposed, those prohibitions will go away.
    — Dan Peck, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of prohibitions
Noun
  • Sweeny received his place through the equivalent agreement with Tennis Australia, after Alexei Popyrin, the initial recipient, got into the main draw under his own power following withdrawals.
    — Amelie Claydon, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Under current law, funds may be accessed on a tax-advantaged basis when the policy is properly structured, funded, and maintained, but withdrawals and loans can affect policy performance and tax treatment.
    — Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of withdrawals
Noun
  • Their suspensions can remain in effect for one year unless TDLR or a court orders otherwise.
    — Doug Myers, CBS News, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Owners are subject to possible fines or suspensions for violating the personal conduct policy.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of suspensions
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“Forbiddances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forbiddances. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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