1. the act of forbidding; a prohibition or ban
2. an order or command that forbids something
Usage: formal

Examples

• The forbiddance of smoking in public buildings has improved air quality.
• Despite the forbiddance, some students still tried to sneak into the restricted area.
• The law's forbiddance of child labor is strictly enforced.
• Her parents' forbiddance of late-night outings frustrated her.
• The forbiddance came down from the principal's office yesterday.
• Religious forbiddance of certain foods is observed by many communities.