Prohibition

/ˌprəʊɪˈbɪʃən/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The action of forbidding something, especially by law.

The prohibition of alcohol in the 1920s led to the rise of illegal speakeasies.

A law or regulation that forbids something.

The new prohibition against smoking in public places has been welcomed by health advocates.

The act of prohibiting; a formal or informal restriction.

The prohibition on cell phones during exams aims to prevent cheating.

From Latin 'prohibitio', from 'prohibere' meaning 'to forbid'.

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.

prohibit

To formally forbid something.

restrict

To limit the number or amount of something.

ban

To officially or legally prohibit something.

The act of going against rules.

Sneaking alcohol into the party was a total prohibition bust.

A playful or informal reference to rules about alcohol.

They're making a prohibition out of a few drinks at the BBQ.