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prohibition

Posted on February 14, 2024February 8, 2024 by Wordsmyth

noun

1. the act of prohibiting.
The prohibition of tobacco smoking in all public buildings took place last year.

2. a law that prohibits something.
Environmentalists are working for the prohibition of these dangerous products.

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