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prohibit

verbgeneral usevery common/pɾuiˈbiɾ/pro·i·bir

Definition

1

Formally 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)