inhibition

(noun) (psychology) the conscious exclusion of unacceptable thoughts or desires. Synonyms: suppression.

(noun) the quality of being inhibited.

(noun) (physiology) the process whereby nerves can retard or prevent the functioning of an organ or part. Example: "The inhibition of the heart by the vagus nerve."

(noun) the action of prohibiting or inhibiting or forbidding (or an instance thereof). Synonyms: prohibition, forbiddance. Examples: "They were restrained by a prohibition in their charter." "A medical inhibition of alcoholic beverages." "He ignored his parents' forbiddance."