| Date: | 1400-1500 |
| Language: | Latin |
| Origin: | , past participle of prohibere 'to hold away, prevent' |
1SCL [usually passive] to say that an action is illegal or not allowed [= ban, forbid]:
Smoking is strictly prohibited inside the factory.
Smoking is strictly prohibited inside the factory. prohibit somebody from doing something
They are prohibited from revealing details about the candidates.
They are prohibited from revealing details about the candidates.2 formal to make something impossible or prevent it from happening

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