This is the 2402nd most frequent Swedish word.
förbud
Prohibition.
Here, 'förbud' is used as a noun meaning 'prohibition', specifically referring to a legal or official restriction.
Regeringen införde ett förbud mot rökning på offentliga platser.
The government introduced a prohibition on smoking in public places.
In this sentence, 'förbudet' is the definite form of the noun 'förbud', used to specify a particular regulation previously introduced.
Förbudet mot höga ljud efter midnatt har gjort grannarna nöjda.
The prohibition against loud noises after midnight has pleased the neighbors.
Here, 'förbud' is used as a plural noun, referring to general rules or restrictions.