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as in banning
the act of ordering that something not be done or used
the principal's prohibition against the use of cell phones in the school building met with unanimous approval by the teachers
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as in ban
an order that something not be done or used
the school issued a prohibition against wearing clothing with obscene and provocative slogans
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Recent Examples of prohibition
How many cannabis businesses are owned and controlled by the communities most harmed by prohibition?
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Sonya M. Harper, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
Mirroring the free-love movement in music, 420 films were once a space where audiences could laugh at the absurdity of prohibition, authority, and their own flawed decision-making all at once — without judgment.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 20 Apr. 2026
The State Department said the prohibition applies only to offensive attacks and not to actions taken in self-defense.
—ABC News, 18 Apr. 2026
The fact that public support for legalization remains high suggests that a return to the days of blanket prohibition is unlikely.
—William Garriott, The Conversation, 17 Apr. 2026
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Sonya M. Harper, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
Mirroring the free-love movement in music, 420 films were once a space where audiences could laugh at the absurdity of prohibition, authority, and their own flawed decision-making all at once — without judgment.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 20 Apr. 2026
The State Department said the prohibition applies only to offensive attacks and not to actions taken in self-defense.
—ABC News, 18 Apr. 2026
The fact that public support for legalization remains high suggests that a return to the days of blanket prohibition is unlikely.
—William Garriott, The Conversation, 17 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prohibition
Noun
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The reforms led to the creation of the forward pass and the banning of dangerous formations.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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Magyar’s focus on the economy means reform of Hungary’s draconian anti-LGBTQ+ laws, which currently includes the banning of Pride marches and fines for promoting homosexuality in schools, may not be a priority.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
16 Apr. 2026
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That resulted in a ban on Russian club teams and national sides in any FIFA and UEFA competitions.—
Tom Burrows,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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The focal point of Monday's case is the Fourth Amendment's ban on unreasonable searches of people, their homes, papers, and effects, unless police obtain a warrant issued by a neutral magistrate, and aimed at obtaining specific evidence of a crime.—
Nina Totenberg,
NPR,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Prohibition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prohibition. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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