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prohibited

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pro·hib·it

   [proh-hib-it]
–verb (used with object)
1.
to forbid (an action, activity, etc.) by authority or law: Smoking is prohibited here.
2.
to forbid the action of (a person).
3.
to prevent; hinder.
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Origin:
1400–50; late ME < L prohibitus ptp. of prohibēre to hold before, hold back, hinder, forbid, equiv. to pro- pro-1 + -hibēre, comb. form of habēre to have, hold; see habit

—Related forms
pro·hib·it·er, pro·hib·i·tor, noun
un·pro·hib·it·ed, adjective

—Synonyms
1. interdict. See forbid. 3. obstruct.

—Antonyms
1. permit.

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prohibit
early 15c.; see prohibition.
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper
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