prohibition — the action of forbidding something, especially by law
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the action of forbidding something, especially by law
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌproʊɪˈbɪʃən/
Korean meaning: 금지, 금령 (특히 법적으로)
Korean pronunciation: 프로이**비**션
Example Sentences
- The gym's prohibition on wearing jeans seems a bit extreme - what's next, a ban on thinking about pizza?
- The government issued a prohibition on the use of plastic bags in grocery stores.
- Despite the prohibition, students kept sneaking snacks into the library like food smugglers.
prohibition
NOUN//ˌproʊɪˈbɪʃən//
the action of forbidding something, especially by law
The 1920s speakeasy hid behind a bookshelf during Prohibition's strict alcohol ban.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어에서 유래된 단어로, '앞에서 붙잡다'는 의미에서 발전하여 '금지하다'라는 뜻이 되었습니다.
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📝Examples
“The gym's prohibition on wearing jeans seems a bit extreme - what's next, a ban on thinking about pizza?”
“The government issued a prohibition on the use of plastic bags in grocery stores.”
“Despite the prohibition, students kept sneaking snacks into the library like food smugglers.”
“The company's prohibition of social media use during work hours increased productivity significantly.”
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