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prohibited

verb

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To forbid, disallow, or proscribe officially; to make illegal or illicit.

Example Sentence

The restaurant prohibits smoking on the patio.

Usage Note

Use prohibited when you want precise academic language around To forbid, disallow, or proscribe officially; to make illegal or illicit..

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