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forbiddance
[fərˈbɪd(ə)ns]
noun
pl: forbiddances
proibição
1.
The action of forbidding or prohibiting something; a prohibition or ban
The forbiddance of smoking in public places has improved air quality.
A proibição de fumar em locais públicos melhorou a qualidade do ar.
2.
An order or command that forbids; a decree prohibiting something
Despite the forbiddance, many continued the practice in secret.
Apesar da proibição, muitos continuaram a prática em segredo.
Synonyms
prohibition
ban
interdiction
embargo
proscription
veto
Antonyms
permission
allowance
authorization
approval
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
proibição
most common usage
São Paulo
proibição
standard usage
Portugal
proibição
standard usage; sometimes 'vedação'
Related Idioms & Phrases
forbiddance of entry
under forbiddance
lift the forbiddance
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