ˌprəuɪˈbɪʃən n. 1
the act or an
instance of
forbidding; a
state of
being forbidden. 2
Law a an
edict or
order that forbids. b a writ
from a
superior court forbidding an
inferior court from
proceeding in a
suit deemed to be
beyond its cognizance. 3 (usu. Prohibition) the prevention by law of the
manufacture and sale of
alcohol,
esp. in the US (1920-33). øøprohibitionary adj. prohibitionist n. [ME f. OF prohibition or L prohibitio (as PROHIBIT)]