PROHIBITS Synonyms: 78 Similar and Opposite Words

prohibits

verb

Definition of prohibits next

present tense third-person singular of prohibit

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 Israel prohibits many construction materials from entering Gaza, so the structure was created by welding sheets of metal together and painting them white. —

Clayton Dalton, New Yorker, 15 May 2026 Shadé’s Law, passed in 2019, now prohibits people convicted of certain violent crimes from buying or possessing such weapons. —

Allen G. Breed, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026 The Social Security Act broadly prohibits this type of collection, which sets it apart from wages and many other income sources. —

Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 13 May 2026 While religious expression is protected under law and federal employees are permitted to engage in private religious speech, the Establishment Clause prohibits the government from establishing an official state religion, favoring one religion over another, or favoring religion over non-religion. —

Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 13 May 2026 Texas law prohibits using portable wireless devices to read, write or send an electronic message unless the vehicle is stopped. —

Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 13 May 2026 The city prohibits cannabis businesses, including dispensaries, delivery services, manufacturing, testing laboratories and cultivation. —

Victoria Le, Oc Register, 13 May 2026 Facebook, led by Silicon Valley billionaire Mark Zuckerberg, said its Restricted Goods and Services Policy prohibits content involving the trade in endangered and protected animals and plants. —

Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 7 May 2026 The same bill also prohibits local governments from refusing to cooperate with ICE agents. —

Aileen Clarke, Houston Chronicle, 6 May 2026

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That is especially true of the right of publicity, with NIL as a subset—this right forbids misappropriation of a person’s unique and marketable qualities, including their NIL, signature, voice, nickname or myriad other identifying traits of commercial value.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 20 May 2026
The legislation, the Tribune-Review reported, bans employees or contractors from inquiring about immigration status and forbids law enforcement to take action based on immigration status.

— Finch Walker, USA Today, 13 May 2026