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prohibit
verbgeneral usevery common/pɾuiˈbiɾ/pro·i·bir
Definition
1Formally forbid by authority, law, or rule; to not allow.
Usage examples
“Smoking is prohibited inside the building.”
“The regulations prohibit the use of mobile phones during the exam.”
Common combinations
strictly prohibitprohibit by lawprohibit entryprohibit the use
Idiomatic expressions
- strictly prohibit (to forbid absolutely)