n. [ L. prohibitio: cf. F. prohibition. ]
The law of God, in the ten commandments, consists mostly of prohibitions. Tillotson. [ 1913 Webster ]
Writ of prohibition (Law),
☞ By ellipsis, prohibition is used for the writ itself. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. The period of 1920 to 1932 in the United States, during which sale of alcoholic beverages were forbidden by the consitution. [ PJC ]
n. [ 1913 Webster ]