PROHIBITIONS Synonyms: 67 Similar and Opposite Words

prohibitions

noun

plural of prohibition

as in bans

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 prohibitions In 2011, former President Barack Obama signed a law removing wolves in the Northern Rocky Mountains from the endangered species list, a change that removed federal prohibitions on killing or harassing them in that region. — Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 14 Oct. 2026 As a critical first step, the intelligence committees should initiate a thorough oversight investigation into how the norm has been implemented in practice and the current administration’s adherence to its prohibitions. — David S. Cohen, Foreign Affairs, 8 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 In the actual world, no such prohibitions have been passed, by anyone, anywhere. — Jill Lepore, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2026 The delegation will be under travel restrictions and will face prohibitions on the purchase of luxury and other goods per our policy. — September 18, CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026 That’s where the Senate bill comes in, with prohibitions on pro athletes playing college sports, firm limits on eligibility and transfers, restrictions on some conference realignment, and a higher cap on schools’ spending to pay and retain athletes. — Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 11 Sep. 2026 But others said that tariffs have led some manufacturers to boost costs for their consumers, adding to the cost-prohibitions that have softened demand for RVs. — Marissa Meador, IndyStar, 3 Sep. 2026 Red-state legislatures rushed to pass stringent prohibitions. — Literary Hub, 26 Aug. 2026

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That's led to bans on two chemical ingredients — oxybenzone, the ingredient recently targeted by the FDA, and octinoxate — in Hawaii and parts of Florida.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026
Canada has responded with reciprocal bans and its own import levies, and the back-and-forth could raise prices for Alaska consumers.

— Will Weissert, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026

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