prohibit
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Britannica Dictionary definition of PROHIBIT
[+ object]
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a
:
to order (someone) not to use or do something
— + from
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The town prohibited teenagers from being in the streets after 10 p.m.
b
:
to say that (something) is not allowed
— often used as (be) prohibited
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The rules prohibit dating a coworker.
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The town prohibits [=forbids] parking on that street.
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Flash photography is prohibited inside the museum.
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Alcohol is prohibited in the park.
2
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to make (something) impossible to do
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The prison's electric fence prohibits escape.
