Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
prohibition
noun
/ˌproʊɪbɪˈɪʃən/
Definition
The act of forbidding something by law or authority.
Examples
- The prohibition of alcohol in the 1920s led to the rise of speakeasies.
- Many countries have strict prohibitions against drug trafficking.
- The prohibition on smoking in public places has been widely accepted.
Meaning
Prohibition refers to a law or regulation that prevents certain activities or behaviors, particularly the consumption or sale of certain goods.
Synonyms
- ban
- restriction
- interdiction
- forbiddance
