🇮🇹Italian Source WordCode: IT

proibizione

Pronunciation / Transliteration: proibizione

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Prohibition/ˌproʊɪˈbɪʃən/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇮🇹 Example Sentence in Italian:

"La proibizione della vendita di armi è severa."

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As noun
  1. 1

    The action of forbidding something, especially by law.

    "The strict prohibition of alcohol led to a rise in smuggling."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'prohibition' originates from the Latin word 'prohibitio', which means 'to forbid'. It evolved through Middle English in the 14th century, reflecting societal norms around restrictions and bans.

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