Prohibit Meaning in English
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Definition
To officially say that something is not allowed, usually by law or rule.
Usage & Nuances
'Prohibit' is formal and used in legal, official, or academic contexts. Do not confuse with 'forbid' (can be more personal) or 'ban' (often total and enforced). Often followed by 'from' ('prohibit someone from doing something').
Spanish: prohibirPortuguese (BR): proibirPortuguese (PT): proibirChinese (Simplified): 禁止Chinese (Traditional): 禁止Hindi: निषेध करनाArabic: يمنعBengali: নিষিদ্ধ করা - প্রতিষেধ করাRussian: запрещать - воспрещатьJapanese: 禁止するVietnamese: cấmKorean: 금지하다Turkish: yasaklamakUrdu: منع کرناIndonesian: melarang
Example Sentences
This website prohibits posting offensive comments.
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The school prohibits smoking inside the building.
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Many countries prohibit the use of plastic bags.
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The law prohibits driving without a license.
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My parents prohibited me from going to the party last night.
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The new rules prohibit employees from using phones during meetings.
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