Prohibition and Tabu

Prohibition

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

Tabu and prohibition are semantically related. In some cases you can replace term "Tabu" with "Prohibition", this nouns are similar.

Tabu

Tabu noun - An inhibition or ban resulting from social custom or emotional aversion.
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Prohibition and tabu are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Prohibition" instead a noun "Tabu".
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