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A liquor ban is an official prohibition on the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages, either permanent or temporary.

Governments may impose liquor bans during elections, religious holidays, or emergencies: The city announced a liquor ban for the duration of the festival.

Some regions maintain permanent bans based on religious law or local ordinance.

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