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).