prohibition
US /ˌproʊ.ɪˈbɪʃ.ən/
UK /ˌproʊ.ɪˈbɪʃ.ən/
1.
prohibición, veda
the action of forbidding something, especially by law
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The prohibition of alcohol led to a rise in illegal activities.
La prohibición del alcohol llevó a un aumento de las actividades ilegales.
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There is a strict prohibition against smoking in public buildings.
Existe una estricta prohibición de fumar en edificios públicos.
2.
Prohibición, Ley Seca
(in the US) the period from 1920 to 1933 when the manufacture, sale, and transportation of alcoholic beverages were illegal
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During Prohibition, speakeasies became popular.
Durante la Prohibición, los bares clandestinos se hicieron populares.
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Many historical films depict life during Prohibition.
Muchas películas históricas retratan la vida durante la Prohibición.