prohibition
Pronunciación: [ˌproʊhɪˈbɪʃən]
Palabra
Contexto: «law»
(noun) a rule or law that says you cannot do something. When a prohibition is in place, people are not allowed to do specific activities, like drinking alcohol during a certain time.
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The prohibition against smoking in public places helps keep the air clean.
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There is no prohibition on playing loud music in the park, so anyone can enjoy it.
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What is the main prohibition in our school rules?
Contexto: «social behavior»
(noun) an idea or tradition that tells people not to do something. Prohibitions can affect how people behave in different situations, like not talking loudly in a library.
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The prohibition on using phones during class helps students focus.
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Without any prohibitions, people would act however they want, and that might create chaos.
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Are there any prohibitions in this community about public displays of affection?
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