forbiddance

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun an official prohibition or edict against something
  2. noun the action of prohibiting or inhibiting or forbidding (or an instance thereof)

Etymology

From forbid + -ance.

In classic literature

Synonyms

ban, banning, forbidding

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