prohibition
noun
the act of prohibiting.
prohibitions
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pluralof prohibition.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Unyoked from racial prejudices and prohibitions, Eston’s progeny prospered.
From Salon ● Jul. 27, 2026
The administration announced levies of 10% for countries that have bans on forced labor and 12.5% on those that have failed to adopt such prohibitions.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 23, 2026
Last week, several rights groups released a joint statement to urge the government to repeal legislation that makes such prohibitions as last year's Pride ban possible.
From Barron's ● Jun. 27, 2026
This action makes Vermont the third state, after Oregon and California, to strengthen prohibitions on the corporate practice of medicine since the start of last year.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 16, 2026
Numerous negatives appear in his social and personal creed, and he who violates these prohibitions must be a courageous soul.
From Prowling about Panama by George A. Miller
