Main Entry: pro·hib·it

Pronunciation: \prō-ˈhi-bət, prə-\

Function: transitive verb

Etymology: Middle English, from Latin prohibitus, past participle of prohibēre to keep off, from pro- forward + habēre to hold — more at pro-, give

Date: 15th century

1 : to forbid by authority : enjoin
2 a : to prevent from doing something b : preclude

synonyms see forbid