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prohibit

Pronunciation: /prə(ʊ)ˈhɪbɪt/

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Definition of prohibit

verb (prohibits, prohibiting, prohibited)

[with object]
  • formally forbid (something) by law, rule, or other authority:all ivory trafficking between nations is prohibited
  • formally forbid someone from doing something:he is prohibited from becoming a director
  • (of a fact or situation) make (something) impossible; prevent:the budget agreement had prohibited any tax cuts

Derivatives

prohibiter

noun

prohibitor

noun

prohibitory

adjective

Origin:

late Middle English: from Latin prohibit- 'kept in check', from the verb prohibere, from pro- 'in front' + habere 'to hold'

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