Prohibition: meaning, definitions and examples
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prohibition
[ ˌprəʊɪˈbɪʃ(ə)n ]
law enforcement
A law or rule that forbids something, especially one that is officially imposed.
Synonyms
ban, proscription, restriction
Examples of usage
- The prohibition of smoking in public places has made a positive impact on public health.
- There was a prohibition on the sale of alcohol during the 1920s in the United States.
social context
The action of forbidding something, especially by law.
Synonyms
ban, forbiddance, proscription
Examples of usage
- Many countries have strict prohibitions against drug trafficking.
- The prohibition of discrimination is a fundamental principle in many societies.
historical
The prevention by law of the manufacture and sale of alcohol, especially in the US between 1920 and 1933.
Synonyms
ban on alcohol, temperance movement
Examples of usage
- The Prohibition era in the United States led to the rise of organized crime.
- The repeal of Prohibition was a significant event in American history.
Translations
Translations of the word "prohibition" in other languages:
🇵🇹 proibição
🇮🇳 प्रतिबंध
🇩🇪 Verbot
🇮🇩 larangan
🇺🇦 заборона
🇵🇱 zakaz
🇯🇵 禁止 (kinshi)
🇫🇷 interdiction
🇪🇸 prohibición
🇹🇷 yasak
🇰🇷 금지 (geumji)
🇸🇦 حظر
🇨🇿 zákaz
🇸🇰 zákaz
🇨🇳 禁止 (jìnzhǐ)
🇸🇮 prepoved
🇮🇸 bann
🇰🇿 тыйым салу
🇬🇪 აკრძალვა
🇦🇿 qadağa
🇲🇽 prohibición
Word origin
The word 'prohibition' originated in the early 16th century from the Latin word 'prohibitio', which means a forbidding or hindrance. The concept of prohibition has been present in various societies throughout history, often as a means of regulating behavior or controlling certain activities. In the United States, the Prohibition era from 1920 to 1933, when the sale and manufacture of alcohol were banned, is a well-known example of a significant prohibition movement.
See also: prohibit, prohibited, prohibitive, prohibitory.