prohibited
word · lemma: prohibit
Definition
Not allowed by law, rules, or authority.
Usage & Nuances
Typically formal or legal. Often used in signs ('Smoking prohibited'), rules, and official statements. Stronger than 'not allowed'; more formal than 'forbidden.' Common collocations: 'prohibited by law', 'strictly prohibited'.
Spanish: prohibido - vedadoPortuguese (BR): proibidoPortuguese (PT): proibidoChinese (Simplified): 被禁止的Chinese (Traditional): 被禁止的Hindi: निषिद्धArabic: ممنوعBengali: নিষিদ্ধ - প্রোহিবিটেডRussian: запрещён - запрещеноJapanese: 禁止されているVietnamese: bị cấmKorean: 금지된Turkish: yasak - yasaklanmışUrdu: ممنوعIndonesian: dilarang
Example Sentences
Alcohol is prohibited for people under 18.
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Taking photos here is prohibited.
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Smoking is prohibited in this area.
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Pets are strictly prohibited in the pool area.
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Why is entry prohibited after 10 p.m.?
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Some websites are prohibited in certain countries.
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