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prohibit

verb/pɾuiˈbiɾ/high

pro·i·bir

Definition

Formally forbid by authority, law, or rule; to not allow.
Smoking is prohibited inside the building.
The regulations prohibit the use of mobile phones during the exam.
Common collocations
strictly prohibitprohibit by lawprohibit entryprohibit the use
Idiomatic expressions
  • strictly prohibit (to forbid absolutely)

Etymology

Do latim 'prohibēre' (reter à frente, impedir), de 'pro-' (à frente) + 'habēre' (ter, segurar).

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