Prohibition Meaning in English
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Definition
A rule or law that officially does not allow something; the act of forbidding something by authority, often used for alcohol laws in U.S. history.
Usage & Nuances
Formal or legal term; often appears as 'the prohibition of X'. Capitalized 'Prohibition' refers to the period in U.S. history (1920-1933) when alcohol was banned. Not used for minor or informal bans (use 'ban' or 'restriction').
Example Sentences
The prohibition of smoking inside the building is strictly enforced.
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There is a prohibition against bringing food into the museum.
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The new law introduced a prohibition on plastic bags.
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During Prohibition, people secretly drank alcohol in hidden bars called speakeasies.
natural
The city lifted the prohibition on night markets, so they can open again.
natural
There's a strict prohibition on sharing confidential information at work.
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