Prohibit
verb
To officially say no to an action or behavior, making it not allowed to happen.
The school prohibits smoking on its campus.
Often appears as...
- prohibits the use of
- prohibits from doing
verb
To make it impossible for something to happen or exist.
His health problems prohibit him from taking part in strenuous activities.
Often appears as...
- prohibits from participating
- prohibits any potential
verb
To order someone not to use or do something.
The court prohibited him from contacting her.
Often appears as...
- prohibit under law
- prohibit any contact
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Formal
verb
To officially say no to an action or behavior, making it not allowed to happen.
The school prohibits smoking on its campus.
Often appears as...
- prohibits the use of
- prohibits from doing
verb
To make it impossible for something to happen or exist.
His health problems prohibit him from taking part in strenuous activities.
Often appears as...
- prohibits from participating
- prohibits any potential
verb
To order someone not to use or do something.
The court prohibited him from contacting her.
Often appears as...
- prohibit under law
- prohibit any contact
Usage tips
Formal
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Spatial Context
Used to describe physical spaces where specific actions are not allowed.
The museum prohibits flash photography.
Pro Tip 2/3Authority and Rules
'Prohibit' often implies that a rule or regulation is backed by an authority.
The new policy prohibits employees from using social media at work.
Pro Tip 3/3Common Collocations
Pairs often with 'smoking,' 'weapons,' or 'cellphones' in institutional settings.
This restaurant prohibits bringing in outside food or drinks.
Pro Tip 1/3Spatial Context
Used to describe physical spaces where specific actions are not allowed.
The museum prohibits flash photography.
Pro Tip 2/3Authority and Rules
'Prohibit' often implies that a rule or regulation is backed by an authority.
The new policy prohibits employees from using social media at work.
Pro Tip 3/3Common Collocations
Pairs often with 'smoking,' 'weapons,' or 'cellphones' in institutional settings.
This restaurant prohibits bringing in outside food or drinks.
Pro Tip 1/3Spatial Context
Used to describe physical spaces where specific actions are not allowed.
The museum prohibits flash photography.
Pro Tip 2/3Authority and Rules
'Prohibit' often implies that a rule or regulation is backed by an authority.
The new policy prohibits employees from using social media at work.
Pro Tip 3/3Common Collocations
Pairs often with 'smoking,' 'weapons,' or 'cellphones' in institutional settings.
This restaurant prohibits bringing in outside food or drinks.
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The urgent need for...
narrative of racial difference that we created to legitimated it's the ideology of white supremacy that we made up to make ourselves feel comfortable with enslaving people who are black and we never address that that legacy we have in the 13th amendment language that prohibits involuntary servitude in
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The way we think about...
and your character is called into question. So nonprofits are really reluctant to attempt any brave, daring, giant-scale new fundraising endeavors, for fear that if the thing fails, their reputations will be dragged through the mud. Well, you and I know when you prohibit failure, you kill innovation.
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The history of marriage...
from punishments for adultery to the legal status of children born to slaves. Many ancient civilizations allowed some form of multiple simultaneous marriage. And even today, less than a quarter of the world's hundreds of different cultures prohibit it. But just because something was allowed
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Would you sacrifice one...
It's popular because it forces us to think about how to choose when there are no good choices. Do we pick the action with the best outcome or stick to a moral code that prohibits causing someone's death? In one survey, about 90% of respondents said that it's okay to flip the switch,
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Sea Turtles 101 PIPE...
and ocean pollution are also concerns. However, policies have been enacted to reduce bycatch, protect turtle habitats, and prohibit the killing of sea turtles and their eggs. By continuing this kind of intervention, humans can help stop the decline of sea turtles,
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The perks of being a...
To truly understand the extent to which your self-consciousness prohibits you from engaging in opportunities should lead everyone to take risks they otherwise wouldn't. We're merely a blip on the time line of the universe, right? Act accordingly.
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The ancient origins of...
The combined running, jumping, wrestling, javelin throwing, and hurling the discus events known as the pentathlon inspired world-class competition, and the pankration, a no holds barred fight where only biting and eye-gouging were prohibited,
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Rhythm in a box: The...
such as a djembe or a djun djun. But what they did have were plenty of shipping crates. Not only were these readily accessible, but their inconspicuous appearance may have helped get around laws prohibiting slaves from playing music.
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Swim With The Biggest...
across the world whale sharks are facing threats from overfishing pollution and habitat loss but here they live in a marine protected area and fishing forum is strictly prohibited
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Wildlife and the Wall PIPE...
genetically and prohibit future dispersals for them and other important species
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The urgent need for...
narrative of racial difference that we created to legitimated it's the ideology of white supremacy that we made up to make ourselves feel comfortable with enslaving people who are black and we never address that that legacy we have in the 13th amendment language that prohibits involuntary servitude in
Video examples
The way we think about...
and your character is called into question. So nonprofits are really reluctant to attempt any brave, daring, giant-scale new fundraising endeavors, for fear that if the thing fails, their reputations will be dragged through the mud. Well, you and I know when you prohibit failure, you kill innovation.
Video examples
The history of marriage...
from punishments for adultery to the legal status of children born to slaves. Many ancient civilizations allowed some form of multiple simultaneous marriage. And even today, less than a quarter of the world's hundreds of different cultures prohibit it. But just because something was allowed
Video examples
Would you sacrifice one...
It's popular because it forces us to think about how to choose when there are no good choices. Do we pick the action with the best outcome or stick to a moral code that prohibits causing someone's death? In one survey, about 90% of respondents said that it's okay to flip the switch,
Video examples
Sea Turtles 101 PIPE...
and ocean pollution are also concerns. However, policies have been enacted to reduce bycatch, protect turtle habitats, and prohibit the killing of sea turtles and their eggs. By continuing this kind of intervention, humans can help stop the decline of sea turtles,
Video examples
The perks of being a...
To truly understand the extent to which your self-consciousness prohibits you from engaging in opportunities should lead everyone to take risks they otherwise wouldn't. We're merely a blip on the time line of the universe, right? Act accordingly.
Video examples
The ancient origins of...
The combined running, jumping, wrestling, javelin throwing, and hurling the discus events known as the pentathlon inspired world-class competition, and the pankration, a no holds barred fight where only biting and eye-gouging were prohibited,
Video examples
Rhythm in a box: The...
such as a djembe or a djun djun. But what they did have were plenty of shipping crates. Not only were these readily accessible, but their inconspicuous appearance may have helped get around laws prohibiting slaves from playing music.
Video examples
Swim With The Biggest...
across the world whale sharks are facing threats from overfishing pollution and habitat loss but here they live in a marine protected area and fishing forum is strictly prohibited
Video examples
Wildlife and the Wall PIPE...
genetically and prohibit future dispersals for them and other important species
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Dick Durbin
American Politician
Personally, I would counsel any woman who asked, in my family, to do her best to carry the child full term, and I'd try to help. But I do believe the government should not prohibit a woman from making that decision.
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Bret Bielema
American Coach
I thought as a young coach, there were times when my head coach might have prohibited me from moving forward. I always said if I am ever in that position, I'll do anything I can to make our guys move forward.
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Murray Rothbard
American Economist
It is important to realize that gold and silver are international commodities and that, therefore, when not prohibited by government decree, foreign coins are perfectly capable of serving as standard moneys.
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Dean Kamen
American Inventor
In some cases, inventions prohibit innovation because we're so caught up in playing with the technology, we forget about the fact that it was supposed to be important.
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Pete Hoekstra
American Politician
The U.S. should prohibit perpetrators and supporters of Islamist brutality from entering the country while embracing advocates for religious freedom. End of story.
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Thabo Mbeki
South African Statesman
It's very worrying at this time in the world that any point of view should be prohibited, that's banned, there are heretics that should be burned at the stake.
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Kate Christensen
American Novelist
Ham is undoubtedly one of the most universally beloved of meats, at least in those parts of the world where it's not prohibited.
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John Glover
American Actor
Welding torches, cutting torches and any activity producing a flame outside is prohibited. Any open flame is discouraged.
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Jacky Rosen
American Politician
I'm supporting plans in Congress to fully ban bump stock devices and prohibit the sale of high-capacity magazines.
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Jimmi Simpson
American Actor
I've skateboarded my whole life, and I'm going to keep enjoying it until my age prohibits me.
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Dick Durbin
American Politician
Personally, I would counsel any woman who asked, in my family, to do her best to carry the child full term, and I'd try to help. But I do believe the government should not prohibit a woman from making that decision.
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Bret Bielema
American Coach
I thought as a young coach, there were times when my head coach might have prohibited me from moving forward. I always said if I am ever in that position, I'll do anything I can to make our guys move forward.
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Murray Rothbard
American Economist
It is important to realize that gold and silver are international commodities and that, therefore, when not prohibited by government decree, foreign coins are perfectly capable of serving as standard moneys.
Quote examples
Dean Kamen
American Inventor
In some cases, inventions prohibit innovation because we're so caught up in playing with the technology, we forget about the fact that it was supposed to be important.
Quote examples
Pete Hoekstra
American Politician
The U.S. should prohibit perpetrators and supporters of Islamist brutality from entering the country while embracing advocates for religious freedom. End of story.
Quote examples
Thabo Mbeki
South African Statesman
It's very worrying at this time in the world that any point of view should be prohibited, that's banned, there are heretics that should be burned at the stake.
Quote examples
Kate Christensen
American Novelist
Ham is undoubtedly one of the most universally beloved of meats, at least in those parts of the world where it's not prohibited.
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John Glover
American Actor
Welding torches, cutting torches and any activity producing a flame outside is prohibited. Any open flame is discouraged.
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Jacky Rosen
American Politician
I'm supporting plans in Congress to fully ban bump stock devices and prohibit the sale of high-capacity magazines.
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Jimmi Simpson
American Actor
I've skateboarded my whole life, and I'm going to keep enjoying it until my age prohibits me.
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