prohibit
verb (used with object)
to forbid (an action, activity, etc.) by authority or law.
have prohibited
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present perfectof prohibit.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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But “we are not aware of any determination by Florida authorities that would have prohibited her from founding or operating the school” and there have been no complaints in Florida about Helton, the spokesperson said.
From Salon ● Jul. 27, 2026
For decades the Justice Department and the FCC have prohibited one owner from operating more than one TV station in a market or from reaching more than 39% of American households.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 6, 2026
Like Williams, Richard Glossip had a trial riddled with prosecutorial errors and deceptions and misconduct that any fair court would have prohibited.
From Slate ● Sep. 25, 2024
It also would have prohibited sales to anyone under 21.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 15, 2024
Daenerys would have prohibited contests be-tween women as well, but Barsena Blackhair protested that she had as much right to risk her life as any man.
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
