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单词 prohibition
释义

prohibition

noun

pro·​hi·​bi·​tion ˌprō-ə-ˈbi-shən How to pronounce prohibition (audio)
also
ˌprō-hə- How to pronounce prohibition (audio)
1
: the act of prohibiting by authority
2
: an order to restrain or stop
3
often capitalized : the forbidding by law of the manufacture, transportation, and sale of alcoholic liquors except for medicinal and sacramental purposes

Synonyms

  • banning
  • barring
  • enjoining
  • forbidding
  • interdicting
  • interdiction
  • outlawing
  • prohibiting
  • proscribing
  • proscription
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Example Sentences

the city's prohibition of smoking in restaurants a prohibition against parking on the street
Recent Examples on the Web The Supreme Court has repeatedly applied this prohibition to executive actions, as well. Kenin M. Spivak, National Review, 11 Sep. 2022 Smith said the arrangement could run afoul of an FEC prohibition on third parties paying the living expenses of federal candidates. Brian Slodysko, ajc, 9 Sep. 2022 The restaurant with its 1920s service station and prohibition ambiance is known as the place for a burger and brew served with a side of automotive history. Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 9 Sep. 2022 In March 2019, Galvin rejected DiMasi’s application to register as a lobbyist, finding he was automatically disqualified for the job until June 2021 because of the 10-year prohibition for those convicted of violating state ethics and lobbying laws. Shelley Murphy, BostonGlobe.com, 7 Sep. 2022 This light honey-and-spice bourbon is from one of the few distilleries to survive prohibition (when they were allowed to make medicinal alcohol). Christopher Michel, Country Living, 6 Sep. 2022 After prohibition ended in 1933, Ness worked as an alcohol tax agent, first in Cincinnati and then in Cleveland. Robert Higgs, cleveland, 6 Sep. 2022 Attitudes of many began to change when the country went through prohibition era, which ended in 1933. Hank Beckman, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2022 More likely to be approved than an outright prohibition are measures to make the visa process more difficult and cumbersome for Russians. Erik Kirschbaum, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

prohibition

noun

pro·​hi·​bi·​tion ˌprō-ə-ˈbi-shən How to pronounce prohibition (audio)
1
: the act of making something illegal or impossible
2
: the forbidding by law of the sale or manufacture of alcoholic liquids for use as beverages

Legal Definition

prohibition

noun

pro·​hi·​bi·​tion ˌprō-ə-ˈbi-shən How to pronounce prohibition (audio)
1
a
: an extraordinary writ issued by a higher court commanding an inferior court to keep within its proper jurisdiction (as by ceasing a prosecution)
b
: an order to refrain or stop
2
a
: something (as a law) that prohibits a certain act or procedure
b
capitalized : the period from 1920 to 1933 in the U.S. when the manufacture, transportation, and sale of alcoholic liquors was prohibited by the Eighteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution

prohibition

noun

1
as in prohibiting
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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • prohibiting
  • banning
  • proscription
  • forbidding
  • interdiction
  • outlawing
  • suppression
  • enjoining
  • barring
  • proscribing
  • interdicting
  • instruction
  • charging
  • repression
  • deterrence
  • decreeing
  • discouragement
  • bidding
  • dictation
  • direction
  • coercion
  • compulsion
  • constraint
  • dissuading
  • force

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • approval
  • permission
  • sanction
  • allowance
  • endorsement
  • authorization
  • toleration
  • license
  • promotion
  • support
  • clearance
  • licence
  • indorsement
  • sufferance
  • compliance
  • encouragement
  • submission
  • obedience
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2
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

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • ban
  • proscription
  • injunction
  • embargo
  • veto
  • interdiction
  • interdict
  • restriction
  • warning
  • edict
  • objection
  • taboo
  • suppression
  • prevention
  • protest
  • refusal
  • limitation
  • inhibition
  • repression
  • decree
  • discouragement
  • mandate
  • deterrent
  • restraint
  • denial
  • tabu
  • no-no
  • commandment
  • constraint
  • rejection
  • negation
  • disallowance
  • caveat
  • dictate

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • prescription
  • sanction
  • tolerance
  • permitting
  • consent
  • toleration
  • license
  • authorization
  • licensing
  • approval
  • granting
  • permission
  • licence
  • allowing
  • allowance
  • support
  • promotion
  • clearance
  • endorsement
  • letting
  • sanctioning
  • okay
  • approbation
  • indorsement
  • agreement
  • facilitation
  • compliance
  • blessing
  • leave
  • licencing
  • sufferance
  • encouragement
  • enabling
  • submission
  • obedience
  • imprimatur
  • acquiescence
  • assent
  • accession
  • OK
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