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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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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
Gas station owners, liquor store owners and the trade groups that represent them spoke out against the ban, noting parallels between the state’s proposal and the federal government’s attempt at the prohibition of alcohol in the early 20th century.
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Matthew Medsger, Boston Herald, 16 July 2025
Moreover, Trump’s DEA has failed to act on recommendations to reduce federal prohibitions against cannabis.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2025
Cole's French Dip will close on Aug. 3 after 117 years of operation that included prohibition, two world wars and the rise of Hollywood.
—James Powel, USA Today, 10 July 2025
Local media reports indicate that Bolsonaro faces additional restrictions beyond the ankle monitor, including prohibitions on social media use and contact with other individuals under Supreme Court investigation.
—Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 July 2025
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Matthew Medsger, Boston Herald, 16 July 2025
Moreover, Trump’s DEA has failed to act on recommendations to reduce federal prohibitions against cannabis.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2025
Cole's French Dip will close on Aug. 3 after 117 years of operation that included prohibition, two world wars and the rise of Hollywood.
—James Powel, USA Today, 10 July 2025
Local media reports indicate that Bolsonaro faces additional restrictions beyond the ankle monitor, including prohibitions on social media use and contact with other individuals under Supreme Court investigation.
—Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prohibition
ban
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Eight in 10 supported the ban on cell phones in the classroom, and 76% agreed with raising the pay of public school teachers.—
John C. Moritz,
Austin American Statesman,
29 July 2025
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In early 2024, a group of Republican lawmakers introduced a dueling proposal that would create a permanent ban on ranked choice voting in the state constitution.—
Hope Karnopp,
jsonline.com,
29 July 2025
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“Prohibition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prohibition. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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