Forbiddance: meaning, definitions and examples
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forbiddance
[ fəˈbɪd(ə)ns ]
legal
The action of forbidding something, especially by law.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The forbiddance of smoking in public places has led to a decrease in air pollution.
- The forbiddance of certain substances in sports is aimed at maintaining fair competition.
formal
A command or order against something.
Synonyms
injunction, interdiction, prohibition
Examples of usage
- The forbiddance of any communication with the outside world was strictly enforced in the prison.
- His forbiddance of any discussion on the topic made it clear it was a sensitive issue.
Translations
Translations of the word "forbiddance" in other languages:
🇵🇹 proibição
🇮🇳 प्रतिबंध
🇩🇪 Verbot
🇮🇩 larangan
🇺🇦 заборона
🇵🇱 zakaz
🇯🇵 禁止
🇫🇷 interdiction
🇪🇸 prohibición
🇹🇷 yasak
🇰🇷 금지
🇸🇦 منع
🇨🇿 zákaz
🇸🇰 zákaz
🇨🇳 禁止
🇸🇮 prepoved
🇮🇸 bann
🇰🇿 тыйым
🇬🇪 კრძალვა
🇦🇿 qadağan
🇲🇽 prohibición
Word origin
The word 'forbiddance' is derived from the verb 'forbid', which originated from Old English 'forbeodan', meaning 'to prohibit'. The suffix '-ance' is added to form the noun 'forbiddance', indicating the action or state of forbidding. The concept of forbiddance has been present in legal systems and social norms throughout history, reflecting the human tendency to establish boundaries and rules for behavior.
See also: forbidden, forbidding.