forbiddance
- noun
- /fərˈbɪdəns/
- Formal
- Despite his father's forbiddance, Tim snuck out to join his friends.
Examples
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The school's forbiddance of mobile phones was strictly enforced.
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Her forbiddance was clear: no one was to enter the laboratory after hours.
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The forbiddance of smoking is necessary.
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Don't forget the forbiddance against cheating!
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Despite his father's forbiddance, Tim snuck out to join his friends.
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The school's forbiddance of mobile phones was strictly enforced.
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Her forbiddance was clear: no one was to enter the laboratory after hours.
Synonyms
An official rule that prevents someone from doing something
An official rule that stops people from doing something
A thing or action that people say is not allowed
An official rule that stops people from doing something
A rule or measure that limits what people can do
An official order by a court or authority that stops someone from doing something
Making something not allowed by law or officials
A rule that limits what people can do
A rule or law that stops something from happening
An official rule that bans something or someone, usually by law
An official order that stops a person or group from doing certain things
An official decision not to accept a claim, for example a tax expense
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Etymology
The word forbiddance comes from forbid, which is made of for- meaning 'away' and bid meaning 'to order', plus the noun ending -ance. So a forbiddance is literally an 'order not to do' something, which is why it means a prohibition or official ban.