Forbidding
/fər-ˈbi-diŋ/
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- (adj.) Having an intimidating or unwelcoming appearance, often suggesting prohibition or disallowance, especially in legal or regulatory contexts.
The forbidding language in the contract warned against unauthorized disclosure.
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In legal drafting, 'forbidding' describes provisions or language that explicitly or implicitly prohibit certain actions; use carefully to ensure clarity of prohibited conduct.
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