prohibit
verb
pro·hib·it
prō-ˈhi-bət 
prə-
prohibited; prohibiting; prohibits
Examples of prohibit in a Sentence
The rules prohibit dating a coworker.
The prison's electric fence prohibits escape.
Recent Examples on the Web
The government prohibits anyone, of status or origin, to possess a firearm, ammunition, or any other weapon.
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Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 27 Apr. 2024
Men between the ages of 18 and 60 were prohibited from leaving the country after the start of Russia’s invasion in 2022, but some were abroad before the rule took effect and others have left illegally since then.
—Maria Varenikova, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2024
Broadcasting, taking photos and recording is otherwise prohibited in the Hoosier state, but the Indiana Supreme Court has given judges more discretion in allowing media permission to video and audio record.
—John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 26 Apr. 2024
Possessing a gun or ammunition is prohibited in Turks and Caicos, but tourists were previously often able to just pay a fine.
—Kris Van Cleave, CBS News, 26 Apr. 2024
In 2012, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration also prohibited BPA in infant formula cans, sippy cups, and baby bottles.
—Jeffrey Kluger, TIME, 25 Apr. 2024
In a blink, what’s banned or prohibited one year could be completely acceptable for someone else later.
—Bryce Miller, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2024
The university said protesters had agreed to ensure anyone not enrolled at Columbia would leave campus, the encampment would follow fire safety rules, and discriminatory or harassing language would be prohibited.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 24 Apr. 2024
In court filings, the state argued that the Supreme Court has never authorized universal injunctions and some circuit courts even prohibit them.
—Ann Marimow, Washington Post, 15 Apr. 2024
Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 27 Apr. 2024
Men between the ages of 18 and 60 were prohibited from leaving the country after the start of Russia’s invasion in 2022, but some were abroad before the rule took effect and others have left illegally since then.
—Maria Varenikova, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2024
Broadcasting, taking photos and recording is otherwise prohibited in the Hoosier state, but the Indiana Supreme Court has given judges more discretion in allowing media permission to video and audio record.
—John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 26 Apr. 2024
Possessing a gun or ammunition is prohibited in Turks and Caicos, but tourists were previously often able to just pay a fine.
—Kris Van Cleave, CBS News, 26 Apr. 2024
In 2012, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration also prohibited BPA in infant formula cans, sippy cups, and baby bottles.
—Jeffrey Kluger, TIME, 25 Apr. 2024
In a blink, what’s banned or prohibited one year could be completely acceptable for someone else later.
—Bryce Miller, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2024
The university said protesters had agreed to ensure anyone not enrolled at Columbia would leave campus, the encampment would follow fire safety rules, and discriminatory or harassing language would be prohibited.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 24 Apr. 2024
In court filings, the state argued that the Supreme Court has never authorized universal injunctions and some circuit courts even prohibit them.
—Ann Marimow, Washington Post, 15 Apr. 2024
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“Prohibit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prohibit. Accessed 1 May. 2024.
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prohibit
verb
pro·hib·it
prō-ˈhib-ət
1
: to forbid by authority
prohibit parking
2
: to make impossible
the high walls prohibit escape
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