under a/the prohibition

Frequency: 6.08.5 per million words

Indicates being subject to the rules of a ban.

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Examples (10)

  • Companies are under strict prohibitions about divulging confidential information.
  • The journalist was under a prohibition against naming the source of the leak.
  • During the drought, the town was under a prohibition on watering lawns.
  • The athlete was placed under a lifetime prohibition from professional sports.
  • Certain religious groups live under a prohibition against eating specific foods.
  • The judge ruled that the witness be under a prohibition from discussing the case.
  • After the scandal, the firm was under a temporary prohibition from bidding on government contracts.
  • Many historical sites are under a prohibition against photography to preserve the artifacts.
  • The trade agreement means the country is under a prohibition regarding the export of ivory.
  • Soldiers are under a prohibition from speaking to the press without authorization.