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 Historically, politicians have kept a firewall between church and state to keep from crossing the First Amendment’s prohibition on a national religion or government restrictions that interfere with an individual’s expression of faith. — Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2026 These young people have defied prohibitions on protest, breached draconian security clampdowns, and endured detentions to relentlessly question the government’s authority. — Pratap Bhanu Mehta, Foreign Affairs, 15 Oct. 2026 School President Michael Kotlikoff said in a community-wide message that any fraternity that violates the party prohibition will be placed on immediate emergency suspension. — Lexi Lonas Cochran, The Hill, 13 Oct. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for prohibition
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  1. banning
  2. ban
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  • The measures include the banning and blocking certain features for users younger than 16.
    — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 21 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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  • During the campaign, Lula sought to address those concerns by proposing a ban on sports betting, announcing a debt renegotiation program and backing tougher penalties for minors who commit crimes.
    — Catherine Osborn, NPR, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Ben-Gvir and Smotrich have been personally sanctioned and are facing travel bans from multiple Western countries.
    — Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2026
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