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prohibition

[proh-uh-bish-uhn] / ˌproʊ əˈbɪʃ ən /


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There is also no prohibition on banks opening accounts for noncitizens.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

This practice stood in contrast to the prohibition against plundering civilian property on land because of the recognition of the integral relationship between maritime commerce and war.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

But Uthmeier insisted that hidden in this guarantee is, in effect, a prohibition against the donation of genetic material.

From Slate • May 13, 2026

“KBRA determined that a companywide prohibition is the only appropriate course consistent with its responsibilities to the market,” the company said.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

Therefore I beg a prohibition against using any wheel machines, either for grinding or bruising or any furnaces like mine, without my consent.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton




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