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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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
But one thing is for certain — the new prohibitions are coming.
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Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 16 July 2025
Most provisions are just common-sense items meant to foster genuine discussion, such as the prohibitions against hate speech, personal attacks, trolling, and spam.
—Ken Fisher, ArsTechnica, 16 July 2025
Federal agents have also been routinely making immigration arrests at Denver’s federal courthouses, which are not covered by the state prohibition.
—Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 13 July 2025
The divided panel also said West Virginia’s prohibition violated the Medicaid Act and the Affordable Care Act.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 1 July 2025
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Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 16 July 2025
Most provisions are just common-sense items meant to foster genuine discussion, such as the prohibitions against hate speech, personal attacks, trolling, and spam.
—Ken Fisher, ArsTechnica, 16 July 2025
Federal agents have also been routinely making immigration arrests at Denver’s federal courthouses, which are not covered by the state prohibition.
—Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 13 July 2025
The divided panel also said West Virginia’s prohibition violated the Medicaid Act and the Affordable Care Act.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prohibition
ban
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Bondi could have exercised prosecutorial discretion in carrying out the ban that Congress voted for and the Supreme Court approved.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
14 July 2025
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As Trump implements the new fee and considers expanding the current 12-country travel ban, those host cities could see a big loss.—
Danielle Chemtob,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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“Prohibition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prohibition. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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