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    Pagbabawal (en. Prohibition)

    pag-ba-ba-wal

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    The opposite of the process of placing limitation or prohibition on an action.
    There is a prohibition on smoking inside schools.
    May pagbabawal sa paninigarilyo sa loob ng mga paaralan.
    A term for a law or regulation that limits certain activities.
    The prohibition of drugs is a major issue in the country.
    Ang pagbabawal ng droga ay isang pangunahing isyu sa bansa.
    The state of disallowed action.
    The prohibition of bicycles on the road causes problems for people.
    Ang pagbabawal ng mga bisikleta sa daan ay nagdudulot ng problema sa mga tao.

    Etymology

    from the root word 'bawal' meaning 'not allowed'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    There is a prohibition
    There are laws or regulations that limit an action.
    May pagbabawal
    Drug prohibition
    A law or regulation that prohibits the use of illegal drugs.
    Pagbabawal sa droga

    Related Words

    regulation
    Rules set by an authority.
    regulasyon
    law
    A systematic policy enforced by the state.
    batas

    Slang Meanings

    Don't do it
    You should follow this prohibition, don't pass through here.
    Dapat mong sundin ang pagbabawal na 'to, huwag ka nang dumaan dito.
    No entry
    This sign indicates a prohibition, no entry inside.
    Sign na 'to ay nagpapakita ng pagbabawal, no entry sa loob.
    That's prohibited!
    That's prohibited inside the school, you can't bring a cellphone.
    Bawal yan sa loob ng school, hindi ka puwedeng magdala ng cellphone.
    No crossing
    I'm already at the side of the road but crossing is prohibited here.
    Nasa tabi na ako ng kalsada pero bawal tumawid dito.