forbidden

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for·bid·den

adj \-ˈbi-dən\

Definition of FORBIDDEN

1
: not permitted or allowed
2
: not conforming to the usual selection principles —used of quantum phenomena <forbidden transition> <forbidden radiation> <forbidden spectral line>

First Known Use of FORBIDDEN

13th century

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