prohibition

[US]/ˌprəʊɪˈbɪʃn/
[UK]/ˌproʊɪˈbɪʃn/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. ban, prohibition

Example Sentences

a treaty for the prohibition of nuclear tests

Prohibition was abolished in 1933.

gave sanction to the project. prohibition

the constitutional prohibition on cruel and unusual punishment

the prohibition imposed on the sale of arms

The prohibition order meant that the book could not be sold in this country.

they argue that prohibition of drugs will always fail.

those who favour prohibitions on insider dealing.

prohibition against sales to under-18s of alcohol

Act Concerning Prohibition of Private Monopolies and Maintenance of Free Trade (1947)(JAPAN)

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