Meanings of prohibitionist approach in inglês

Second, there is the prohibitionist approach, which is formal policy in Thailand and in many US states, such as New York.

Latin Americans are increasingly skeptical about Washington's hard-line prohibitionist approach to drugs, particularly because the United States is a leading market for the narcotics.

Outgoing Mexican President Felipe Calderon, who staked his presidency on battling drug cartels, said in September that a "less prohibitionist approach" should be studied.