prohibition

Word parts

prohibit + -tion

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˌprəʊ(h)ɪˈbɪʃən/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˌproʊ(h)ɪˈbɪʃən/

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• Hyphenation: pro‧hi‧bi‧tion

Noun

Singular prohibition

Plural prohibitions

1. (countable & uncountable) A prohibition is something that prohibits--it says that something must not be done.
   • Antonym: permission

   The government's new law is a prohibition on smoking in restaurants.