prohibition

noun

ˌprō-ə-ˈbi-shən How to pronounce prohibition (audio)
Definition of prohibitionnext
1
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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2
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 law says the president can seek to lift the prohibition if an agreement has been reached to withdraw Russian troops from Ukraine and cease military activity. — Arkansas Online, 12 Oct. 2026 There has been a tradition of state executions allowing a handful of journalists to witness executions, including in Texas, but with a prohibition on photos and video. — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2026 The restriction adds an unusual dimension to AI safety rules, placing mistreatment of chatbots alongside prohibitions on harassment and other harmful conduct. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 8 Oct. 2026 The film argues that those foundational principles — along with the amendment’s prohibition against those who engage in insurrection serving as heads of state — have come under unprecedented pressure in recent years. — Clayton Davis, Variety, 8 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for prohibition
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  1. banning
  2. ban
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  • Sally Rooney‘s publisher has pulled her books from UK shelves amid the country’s banning of a pro-Palestinian group.
    — Glenn Garner, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2026
  • The 20th century text is updated with notes on cyberbullying, viral videos , school shootings, conspiracy thinking, conservative populism, book banning and even beer pong.
    — Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of banning
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  • Target agreed to a $5 million settlement and a ban on using geofencing technology to increase prices.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2026
  • The ban had been imposed by the central elections committee, a political body dominated by Netanyahu allies, on the basis that the parties supported armed struggle against Israel.
    — The Week UK, TheWeek, 18 Oct. 2026
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