Prohibited
/prəˈhɪbɪtɪd/
Definitions
- (adj.) Legally forbidden or not allowed by law or regulation.
The sale of alcohol to minors is prohibited by law.
Forms
- prohibit
- prohibiting
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Commentary
Typically used in statutes or contracts to denote actions or items that are expressly disallowed; careful drafting requires clarity on the scope and applicability of what is 'prohibited.'
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