prohibition
- 01 C1 Advanced
the act of officially saying that something is not allowed, usually by making a law.
the formal act of forbidding something by law, command, or decree. Often used in legal or administrative contexts.
Simple“The city council issued a prohibition on smoking in public parks.”
In context“The strict prohibition against the export of rare minerals has significantly impacted the local mining industry's profitability.”
UsageOften followed by the preposition 'against' or 'on'.
Antonyms - 02 C1 Advanced
a time in history, especially in the US during the 1920s, when it was illegal to make or sell alcohol.
a specific historical period during which the manufacture, sale, and transport of alcoholic beverages were legally forbidden.
Simple“During Prohibition, many people went to secret bars called speakeasies.”
In context“The era of Prohibition in the United States led to a dramatic rise in organized crime and the illegal distribution of spirits.”
Teacher's tipWhen referring to the specific US historical period (1920–1933), the word is usually capitalized as 'Prohibition'.
Synonymsdry era
“The Afghan owner of the shop where I had bought my dholak was a fine musician who had fled to Pakistan rather than submit to the Taliban’s prohibition on music.”
“These tariffs were set at 12.5% for countries without any formal prohibition on forced labor imports, and 10% for all other countries with such a prohibition.”