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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
The Senate bill included a temporary prohibition through 2030 rather than a permanent ban, which some conservative lawmakers supported.
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Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 20 May 2026
The prohibition would force prediction market platforms to exit the state or face potential felony charges.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 20 May 2026
The Congressional Review Act (CRA) has already been used to undo six resource management plans and one mining prohibition.
—Scott Braden, Denver Post, 19 May 2026
Italy banned the farming, breeding and killing of animals for fur production beginning in 2022, joining a growing number of European countries that have enacted similar prohibitions or phase-outs.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 15 May 2026
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Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 20 May 2026
The prohibition would force prediction market platforms to exit the state or face potential felony charges.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 20 May 2026
The Congressional Review Act (CRA) has already been used to undo six resource management plans and one mining prohibition.
—Scott Braden, Denver Post, 19 May 2026
Italy banned the farming, breeding and killing of animals for fur production beginning in 2022, joining a growing number of European countries that have enacted similar prohibitions or phase-outs.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 15 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prohibition
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The reforms led to the creation of the forward pass and the banning of dangerous formations.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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Magyar’s focus on the economy means reform of Hungary’s draconian anti-LGBTQ+ laws, which currently includes the banning of Pride marches and fines for promoting homosexuality in schools, may not be a priority.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
16 Apr. 2026
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As courts weigh transgender military bans and states restrict gender-affirming care, some corporations retreat from sponsorship while local businesses step up to keep hometown Pride celebrations funded and visible.—
Geoff Mulvihill,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2026
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Without more parental controls, the state could push for a ban on teens accessing ChatGPT.—
Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
1 June 2026
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“Prohibition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prohibition. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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