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    Prohibición (en. Prohibition)

    /pɾo.i.βiˈsi.on/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Legal limitation that prevents carrying out an action.
    The prohibition of smoking in public places is a health measure.
    La prohibición de fumar en lugares públicos es una medida de salud.
    Order that prohibits the execution of an act.
    The prohibition on leaving the country was imposed for security reasons.
    La prohibición de salir del país se impuso por razones de seguridad.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'prohibitio', which means 'to stop' or 'to hinder'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    entry prohibition
    Restriction that prevents access to a place.
    prohibición de entrada
    temporary prohibition
    Limitation that applies only for a specific period.
    prohibición temporal
    absolute prohibition
    Prohibition that admits no exceptions.
    prohibición absoluta

    Related Words

    to prohibit
    To prevent the exercise of any action.
    prohibir
    prohibited
    That is subject to a prohibition.
    prohibido
    infringement
    Violation of an established prohibition.
    infracción

    Slang Meanings

    Forbidden to do something.
    At the party, it was trendy to say 'that's forbidden' to refer to risky things.
    En la fiesta, estaba de moda decir 'eso es prohibido', para referirse a las cosas arriesgadas.
    Something that should not be done.
    Saying it's 'forbidden' can sound more exciting among friends.
    Decir que es 'prohibido' puede sonar más emocionante entre amigos.