larangan

Larangan is an Indonesian term that denotes prohibition or ban. It refers to actions, rules, or policies that are not allowed. The word derives from the root verb larang, meaning to forbid, with the nominal suffix -an to form a concept of prohibition.

In legal and regulatory contexts, larangan appears in laws, regulations, and official notices to specify prohibited acts. Examples include larangan merokok di fasilitas umum, larangan membawa senjata, and larangan membuang sampah sembarangan. Violations are typically subject to sanctions or penalties defined by the relevant statutes or regulations.

In everyday language and signage, the expression dilarang is commonly used to indicate prohibition, as in Dilarang Parkir, Dilarang Merokok, or Dilarang Masuk. The concept of larangan shapes social norms and is enforced by public authorities, institutions, and private organizations to maintain safety, order, and decency.

Relation to related terms: izin means permission, and peraturan or undang-undang denote binding rules. Pelarangan refers to the act or process of forbidding, often used to describe measures taken to implement a prohibition. The scope and strictness of larangan can vary by jurisdiction, context, and cultural norms.

Etymology: The word comes from Malay/Indonesian larang (to forbid) plus the suffix -an to form a noun indicating prohibition. It is a widely used concept in law, governance, and everyday life across Indonesian-speaking communities. See also: dilarang, izin, peraturan, pelarangan.