Prohibition
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Prohibition
The legal ban on the production, transport, and sale of alcohol. It usually refers to the corresponding period in U.S. history from 1920 to 1933.
Während der Prohibition in den USA blühte der illegale Handel mit Alkohol.
During Prohibition in the United States, the illegal trade in alcohol flourished.
prohibition
In a general sense, a strict legal or official ban on a particular action or product.
Eine generelle Prohibition von Glücksspiel wird von vielen Experten als nicht durchsetzbar angesehen.
A general prohibition of gambling is considered by many experts to be unenforceable.
When 'die Prohibition' (Prohibition) is used without further explanation, it usually refers to the historical period in the United States. When talking about a general ban, the preposition 'von' (of/on) is often added to name the prohibited product.
Die Prohibition in den USA führte zur Entstehung von organisierter Kriminalität.
Prohibition in the United States led to the rise of organized crime.
The word 'Prohibition' is a formal term that appears mainly in historical, legal, or political texts. In normal usage, you would be more likely to say 'Verbot' (ban/prohibition).
Der Artikel analysiert die wirtschaftlichen Folgen der Prohibition.
The article analyzes the economic consequences of Prohibition.
When referring to a general ban, 'Prohibition' is often combined with verbs such as 'fordern' (to demand), 'einführen' (to introduce), or 'aufheben' (to lift/repeal).
Die Regierung plant, die Prohibition für bestimmte Substanzen aufzuheben.
The government plans to lift the prohibition on certain substances.
ban / prohibition
Das Verbot and die Prohibition both refer to an official prohibition. Verbot is the general word for an action or thing that is not allowed, whereas Prohibition means a particularly strict ban and often refers to the period when alcohol was prohibited in the United States. For general situations, „Verbot“ is the normal choice.
Während der Prohibition waren Herstellung und Verkauf von Alkohol in den USA gesetzlich verboten.
During Prohibition, the production and sale of alcohol were legally forbidden in the United States.
Das Verbot untersagt den Verkauf von Alkohol an Minderjährige.
The ban prohibits the sale of alcohol to minors.
