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prohibition

[proh-uh-bish-uhn] / ˌproʊ əˈbɪʃ ən /


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

From Slate • May 13, 2026

Since Friday's incident, authorities have permanently closed all entrances to Mount Dukono and have warned that any violations of the climbing prohibition would be subject to sanctions.

From BBC • May 11, 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

The Madrid Protocol bans mineral extraction, but that prohibition comes up for review in 2048.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

During the previous decade, the government had silenced most of the radical press, and there remained a prohibition on publishing the words or pictures of any banned or imprisoned individuals.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela




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