La prohibició
Example: La prohibició de fumar en espais públics és necessària.
Definition
"La prohibició" refers to the act or process of officially forbidding or banning something, especially by law or authority. It involves imposing restrictions to prevent certain actions or behaviors, such as smoking in public places, to maintain order or protect public health.
Etymology
The word "la prohibició" comes from the Latin 'prohibitio,' which means 'a forbidding or restraining.' It entered Catalan through Old French influence, carrying the sense of officially forbidding an action. Did you know? The root 'prohibere' in Latin literally means 'to hold back,' reflecting its meaning perfectly.
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"La prohibició" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (B1) - set 2", containing 113 commonly used words.
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