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PROHIBITION

(noun)

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There are 5 meanings of the word Prohibition.

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Prohibition - as a noun

A law forbidding the sale of alcoholic beverages

Example: "In 1920 the 18th amendment to the constitution established prohibition in the us"

A decree that prohibits something

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ban5proscription18
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
decree9edict8fiat7order6rescript12
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The period from 1920 to 1933 when the sale of alcoholic beverages was prohibited in the united states by a constitutional amendment

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
prohibition era

Refusal to approve or assent to

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
refusal10
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The action of prohibiting or inhibiting or forbidding (or an instance thereof)

Example: "They were restrained by a prohibition in their charter"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
forbiddance20inhibition15

Example Sentences

"The prohibition of alcohol sales resulted in the rise of speakeasies during the 1920s."
"The government imposed a prohibition on smoking in public places."
"The prohibition of certain substances is essential for public safety."
"During the prohibition era, many people brewed their own alcohol at home."
"The prohibition of gambling in this state has led to an increase in illegal betting."
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Word Game Points

Is PROHIBITION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, prohibition is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PROHIBITION has a SCRABBLE points total of 18.

Is PROHIBITION a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, prohibition is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PROHIBITION has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.

Is PROHIBITION a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, prohibition is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PROHIBITION has a WORDFEUD points total of 20.

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