Anteprohibition

/ˌæntɪˌproʊɪˈbɪʃən/ noun

A prohibition or ban that takes effect before a specific time or event.

From Latin 'ante' (before) + 'prohibitio' (prohibition, from 'prohibere' meaning to prevent). The compound describes a preventative measure applied in advance.

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