prohibition

noun
UK: /ˌprəʊɪˈbɪʃən/
US: /ˌproʊɪˈbɪʃən/

  1. A law or rule that stops something from being done or used.

    1. The prohibition of alcohol was lifted years ago in my country.
    2. There's a prohibition against smoking in all government buildings, including the halls.

  2. The act of officially not allowing something, especially by law.

    1. The prohibition of the sale of tobacco to minors is strictly enforced.
    2. Environmental groups are calling for a global prohibition on the use of certain pesticides.

  3. A period in US history (1920-1933) when the making and selling of alcohol was illegal.

    1. Many speakeasies opened during the Prohibition era in the United States.
    2. The end of Prohibition saw a rise in organized crime and related issues in the 1930s.

Synonyms

restriction veto embargo forbidding ban

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "prohibition" in English means: A law or rule that stops something from being done or used., The act of officially not allowing something, especially by law., A period in US history (1920-1933) when the making and selling of alcohol was illegal..

The phonetic transcription of "prohibition" is /ˌprəʊɪˈbɪʃən/ in British English and /ˌproʊɪˈbɪʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "prohibition": restriction, veto, embargo, forbidding, ban.

Example usage of "prohibition": "The prohibition of alcohol was lifted years ago in my country.". More examples on the page.