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Common collocations with prohibition in American Collocation

prohibition noun

US /ˌproʊəˈbɪʃ(ə)n/

complete

absolute
blanket
complete
outright
total

In some workplaces, there may be an absolute prohibition on possession of alcohol.

extremely clear

explicit
express

There is an express prohibition on discrimination on the ground of pregnancy.

general

comprehensive
general

The Bill created a general prohibition of smoking at work.

supported by laws

legal
legislative
statutory

National parliaments should examine whether they have adequate legal prohibitions against using statistical information to bring harm on individuals.

introduce a prohibition

impose
issue

The final section of the Act gives the police power to impose parking prohibitions and restrictions.

make sure a prohibition is obeyed

enforce

The Tobacco Control Agency enforces prohibitions on the advertising of tobacco products in Ireland.

remove a prohibition

end
lift
relax
remove
repeal

This provision would lift the current prohibition on imported meat.

not obey a prohibition

breach
contravene
infringe
violate

In 1987, US courts ruled that the Office of Public Diplomacy had violated a prohibition against using federal funds for domestic propaganda.