Meaning & Definition of word "Prohibition"
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Prohibition
/ˌprəʊɪˈbɪʃən/
noun:
- 1. The action of forbidding something, especially by law.
- Example: The prohibition of alcohol in the 1920s led to the rise of illegal speakeasies.
- 2. A law or regulation that forbids something.
- Example: The new prohibition against smoking in public places has been welcomed by health advocates.
- 3. The act of prohibiting; a formal or informal restriction.
- Example: The prohibition on cell phones during exams aims to prevent cheating.
Etymology
From Latin 'prohibitio', from 'prohibere' meaning 'to forbid'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Prohibition era:
A historical period in the United States during the 1920s when the sale of alcoholic beverages was banned.
Prohibition law:
A specific legal statute that forbids certain actions or behaviors.
Prohibition against:
A formal or legal prohibition on particular actions.
Related Words
prohibit:
To formally forbid something.
restrict:
To limit the number or amount of something.
ban:
To officially or legally prohibit something.
Slang Meanings of prohibition
Meaning: The act of going against rules.
Example Sentence: Sneaking alcohol into the party was a total prohibition bust.
Meaning: A playful or informal reference to rules about alcohol.
Example Sentence: They're making a prohibition out of a few drinks at the BBQ.