as in forbids
to order not to do or use or to be done or used
the city prohibits swimming in the lake after dark
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Recent Examples of prohibits
In the lawsuit, federal authorities allege the company violated the Americans with Disabilities Act — which prohibits discrimination based on disability by public accommodations, including theme parks — when the three Florida parks prohibited rollators.
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Silas Morgan, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026
State law prohibits a project that uses federal tax-credit financing or other public incentives from applying for the local property tax break — another provision Weber’s change would wipe from code.
—Mark Dee
march 26, Idaho Statesman, 26 Mar. 2026
The National Defense Authorization Act of 2024, signed into law by President Biden, prohibits a president from pulling the United States out of NATO without either a two-thirds Senate supermajority or an act of Congress.
—Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 26 Mar. 2026
In 2024, Governor Ron DeSantis signed legislation that prohibits cities and counties from creating their own heat exposure protections for outdoor workers—a move critics say limits local efforts to address extreme working conditions.
—Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 25 Mar. 2026
Missouri law generally prohibits granting in-state tuition to students without lawful immigration status.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 25 Mar. 2026
Bags may not have an all-over print or decoration that prohibits full view of its contents.
—Bob Mehr, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 24 Mar. 2026
Washington's new measure prohibits law enforcement officers from wearing face coverings while interacting with the public, with exceptions for undercover and tactical team officers, religious purposes and medical masks.
—Arkansas Online, 20 Mar. 2026
The suit alleges that the merger violates Section 7 of the Clayton Act, which prohibits mergers that substantially lessen competition or tend to create a monopoly.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 19 Mar. 2026
Silas Morgan, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026
State law prohibits a project that uses federal tax-credit financing or other public incentives from applying for the local property tax break — another provision Weber’s change would wipe from code.
—Mark Dee
march 26, Idaho Statesman, 26 Mar. 2026
The National Defense Authorization Act of 2024, signed into law by President Biden, prohibits a president from pulling the United States out of NATO without either a two-thirds Senate supermajority or an act of Congress.
—Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 26 Mar. 2026
In 2024, Governor Ron DeSantis signed legislation that prohibits cities and counties from creating their own heat exposure protections for outdoor workers—a move critics say limits local efforts to address extreme working conditions.
—Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 25 Mar. 2026
Missouri law generally prohibits granting in-state tuition to students without lawful immigration status.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 25 Mar. 2026
Bags may not have an all-over print or decoration that prohibits full view of its contents.
—Bob Mehr, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 24 Mar. 2026
Washington's new measure prohibits law enforcement officers from wearing face coverings while interacting with the public, with exceptions for undercover and tactical team officers, religious purposes and medical masks.
—Arkansas Online, 20 Mar. 2026
The suit alleges that the merger violates Section 7 of the Clayton Act, which prohibits mergers that substantially lessen competition or tend to create a monopoly.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 19 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prohibits
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Nothing in the Rooney Rule forbids teams from offering the same kind of development options to every promising candidate.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Mar. 2026
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There is nothing in the Rooney Rule that forbids NFL teams from offering the same kind of development options to every promising candidate, including males and Caucasians.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Mar. 2026
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Global online forum Reddit on Friday filed a court challenge to Australia’s world-first law that bans Australian children younger than 16 from holding accounts on the world’s most popular social media platforms.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 Mar. 2026
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The measure aims to build on a state law that bans gender affirming procedures for minors.—
Emma Murphy,
Oklahoma Voice,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Prohibits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prohibits. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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