Prohibits
/prəˈhɪbɪts/
Definitions
- (v.) Third-person singular present of prohibit, meaning to formally forbid by law or authority.
The law prohibits smoking in public places.
Forms
- prohibit
- prohibited
- prohibiting
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Commentary
As a third-person singular present verb form, 'prohibits' is used to describe current legal forbiddance imposed by statutes or regulations.
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