prohibition

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Some applications of Colorado’s prohibition “may address conduct—such as aversive physical interventions,” Justice Gorsuch says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Every major American medical association to consider this issue has come out in opposition to “conversion therapy” for youth and endorsed its prohibition.

From Slate • Mar. 31, 2026

Rai may apply for the prohibition order to be set aside after 2 March 2028.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

Thom Tillis of North Carolina described Ogles's comments as "ridiculous," while Don Bacon of Nebraska pointed to the Constitution's prohibition on religious tests for public office.

From Barron's • Mar. 14, 2026

Malcolm supposed the prohibition against touching another person’s dæmon was true for babies as well; in any case, he would never have dreamed, after those few minutes, of doing anything to upset that little child.

From "The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage" by Philip Pullman