1
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
The state issued 205 new licenses last year via its social equity lottery, which aimed to share the benefits of legal cannabis with communities that were disadvantaged by marijuana prohibition.
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Dan Belson, Baltimore Sun, 16 June 2025
For the most part, the Japanese did not eat meat until 1872, when Emperor Meiji rescinded the prohibition.
—Yukari Sakamoto, AFAR Media, 12 June 2025
The video was published by her mother, Lia Llanes, a U.S. permanent resident living in Miami, in one of the several Facebook groups where Cubans are discussing the new prohibitions.
—Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 12 June 2025
Under the Endangered Species Act, animals that are listed in danger of extinction are given protections — like the protection of critical habitat and prohibitions on hunting — and recovery plans.
—Clark Corbin, Idaho Statesman, 12 June 2025
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Dan Belson, Baltimore Sun, 16 June 2025
For the most part, the Japanese did not eat meat until 1872, when Emperor Meiji rescinded the prohibition.
—Yukari Sakamoto, AFAR Media, 12 June 2025
The video was published by her mother, Lia Llanes, a U.S. permanent resident living in Miami, in one of the several Facebook groups where Cubans are discussing the new prohibitions.
—Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 12 June 2025
Under the Endangered Species Act, animals that are listed in danger of extinction are given protections — like the protection of critical habitat and prohibitions on hunting — and recovery plans.
—Clark Corbin, Idaho Statesman, 12 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prohibition
ban
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Deportations in South Florida were central to the discussion, with issues like revoking Temporary Protected Status, instating travel bans and targeting immigrants who have not committed crimes roiling Hispanic communities.—
Siena Duncan,
Miami Herald,
22 June 2025
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The second time this year was to prioritise his international commitments, which has potentially earned him a two-year IPL ban.—
Paul Newman,
New York Times,
22 June 2025
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“Prohibition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prohibition. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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