Prohibition
Prohibition noun - The act of ordering that something not be done or used.
Regulation and prohibition are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Regulation" instead a noun "Prohibition".
Regulation
Regulation noun - A statement spelling out the proper procedure or conduct for an activity.
Usage example: it's against community regulations to leave your trash on the curb for more than two days
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Synonyms for Regulation
Prohibition and regulation are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Prohibition" instead a noun "Regulation".
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