Prohibition and Stricture

Prohibition

Prohibition noun - The act of ordering that something not be done or used.

Stricture and prohibition are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Stricture" instead a noun "Prohibition".

Stricture

Stricture noun - Something that limits one's freedom of action or choice.
Usage example: the new zoning strictures effectively make further development along the riverfront commercially unviable

Prohibition and stricture are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Prohibition" instead a noun "Stricture".
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