pro|hi|bi|tion

pro|hi|bi|tion
pro|hi|bi|tion «PROH uh BIHSH uhn», noun.
1. the act of prohibiting or forbidding: »

The prohibition against swimming in the city's reservoirs is sensible.

2. a law or laws that prohibits.
3. a law or laws against making or selling alcoholic liquors. National prohibition existed in the United States between 1920 and 1933.
4. the period when national prohibition was in force in the United States.
Usage See prohibit for usage note. (Cf.prohibit)

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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