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prohibition

[proh-uh-bish-uhn] / ˌproʊ əˈbɪʃ ən /


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Spain is planning its ban for teens under 16, leaders in Germany’s government have backed a ban, and the U.K. next month is beginning a public consultation on a similar prohibition.

From The Wall Street Journal

The panel decided the public interest considerations in "maintaining confidence" in the profession meant a prohibition from teaching was appropriate, meaning Martin is barred from teaching.

From BBC

The prohibition order can be reviewed after two years.

From BBC

In 2018 the Supreme Court ruled that the federal prohibition against sports betting was unconstitutional.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Because such discrimination violates the Supremacy Clause, the Court is constrained to enjoin the facial covering prohibition,” she wrote.

From Los Angeles Times