prohibited

American  

[proh-hib-i-tid] / proʊˈhɪb ɪ tɪd /

adjective

1. forbidden by authority or law.

   A scanner should be able to detect any prohibited object that the traveler may be carrying concealed in their clothing.

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verb

1. the simple past tense and past participle of prohibit.

Other Word Forms

• unprohibited adjective

Etymology

Origin of prohibited

prohibit ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

Experts in Albania began taking samples from the shipment last October as part of an investigation into the smuggling of prohibited goods.

From Barron's

"There is no European standard on the presence of mouse droppings in infant formula. Nevertheless, it is prohibited," Foodwatch said.

From Barron's

A notice taped outside one door says unauthorized entry is prohibited: “This includes all federal law enforcement personnel and activities unless authorized by lawful written direction from appropriate school officials or a valid court order.”

From Los Angeles Times

A statement on DTN’s website says the company doesn’t do business in the U.S. and that its products are prohibited from being sold to the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal

Wedbush told Barron’s last June that Ives was prohibited from holding the ETF or the stocks within it, and that there was an “information barrier” between Ives and the unit running the fund.

From Barron's

Related Words

• banned
• barred
• contraband
• illegal
• illicit
• restricted