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pro·hib·it
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proʊˈhɪb
ɪt
/
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proh-
hib
-it
]
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–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
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