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PROHIBITIONS

(noun)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Prohibitions.

Prohibitions - 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)
banproscription
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
decreeedictfiatorderrescript
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)
refusal
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)
forbiddanceinhibition

Example Sentences

"The government has imposed strict prohibitions on smoking in public places."
"The school has a list of prohibitions that students must follow."
"There are prohibitions against hunting in this national park."
"The company instituted prohibitions on the use of personal devices during work hours."
"Many countries have prohibitions on the possession of certain drugs."
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Word Game Points

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

PROHIBITIONS has a SCRABBLE points total of 19.

Is PROHIBITIONS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, prohibitions is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PROHIBITIONS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 21.

Is PROHIBITIONS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, prohibitions is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PROHIBITIONS has a WORDFEUD points total of 21.

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