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Prohibition in French

Prohibition in French is Prohibition, interdiction, prohibition — Prohibition means an act of forbidding something, or a rule that forbids it.

Prohibition in French

Prohibition
proper noun
(history) Any of several periods during which the manufacture, transportation, import, export, and sale of alcoholic beverages were restricted or illegal.
interdiction
noun
An act of prohibiting, forbidding, disallowing, or proscribing something.
prohibition
noun
An act of prohibiting, forbidding, disallowing, or proscribing something.

What does "Prohibition" mean?

  1. noun An act of forbidding something, or a rule that forbids it.
    "The prohibition on late-night deliveries frustrated local businesses."
  2. noun A period during which the making and selling of alcohol was made illegal.
    "Speakeasies flourished in the United States during Prohibition."
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Prohibition in a sentence

  • The prohibition on late-night deliveries frustrated local businesses.
  • Speakeasies flourished in the United States during Prohibition.

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What is "Prohibition" in French?

"Prohibition" in French is Prohibition, interdiction, prohibition. Prohibition means: An act of forbidding something, or a rule that forbids it.

How do you use "Prohibition" in a sentence?

Example: "The prohibition on late-night deliveries frustrated local businesses." In French, "Prohibition" is Prohibition, interdiction, prohibition.

Are there other ways to say "Prohibition" in French?

Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "Prohibition": Prohibition, interdiction, prohibition.

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