PROHIBITION
(noun)Definitions
There are 5 meanings of the word
Prohibition.
How to pronounce prohibition:
US
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)
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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 eraThe action of prohibiting or inhibiting or forbidding (or an instance thereof)
Example: "They were restrained by a prohibition in their charter"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
forbiddanceinhibitionExample 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."
Word Game Points
Is PROHIBITION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, prohibition is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
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 WordPROHIBITION has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.
Is PROHIBITION a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, prohibition is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordPROHIBITION has a WORDFEUD points total of 20.
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