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as in banning
the act of ordering that something not be done or used
the principal's prohibition against the use of cell phones in the school building met with unanimous approval by the teachers
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as in ban
an order that something not be done or used
the school issued a prohibition against wearing clothing with obscene and provocative slogans
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Recent Examples of prohibition
The Colorado Supreme Court said both versions violated the multi-subject prohibition.
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ABC News,
29 June 2026
The prohibitions only apply to the sale of alcohol for take-home consumption, meaning that people are still permitted to purchase alcohol at bars and restaurants.
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Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
27 June 2026
That the game featured two countries with cultural and legal prohibitions against gay people made his presence in full rainbow regalia of a bucket hat, button-up shirt and shoes even more important.
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Rachel Lerman,
Washington Post,
27 June 2026
The city’s prohibition against splitting lakefront lots dates back to the 1990s and was put in place to protect community character and natural resources along the city’s lakes.
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Brian Bell,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 June 2026
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ABC News,
29 June 2026
The prohibitions only apply to the sale of alcohol for take-home consumption, meaning that people are still permitted to purchase alcohol at bars and restaurants.
—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
27 June 2026
That the game featured two countries with cultural and legal prohibitions against gay people made his presence in full rainbow regalia of a bucket hat, button-up shirt and shoes even more important.
—
Rachel Lerman,
Washington Post,
27 June 2026
The city’s prohibition against splitting lakefront lots dates back to the 1990s and was put in place to protect community character and natural resources along the city’s lakes.
—
Brian Bell,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prohibition
Noun
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The talk was organized by local synagogues and the Chattanooga Jewish Federation in response to the banning of the novel by a nearby Tennessee school district a month prior.
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The reforms led to the creation of the forward pass and the banning of dangerous formations.
Noun
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That ban lasts for the duration of the agreement, which Lightfoot authorized for Bally’s in 2022 and is now at the center of another political fight under Johnson.
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Mask ban for law enforcement officers, criminal records sealing and tenant protections are among a host of new measures taking effect.
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“Prohibition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prohibition. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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