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

Either their parents prohibited them from giving a statement or the girls refused.

From Literature

Diaz is also prohibited from possessing animals for five years, and from possessing firearms for 10 years, according to the Department of Fish and Wildlife.

From Los Angeles Times

Exporters are prohibited from exporting dual-use items to the 20 entities, and foreign organizations and individuals are prohibited from transferring or providing dual-use items originating from China to those entities, the Chinese ministry said.

From The Wall Street Journal

In 2014, California passed a landmark student privacy law that prohibited technology companies from selling students’ data, targeting students in advertising or disclosing their personal information.

From Los Angeles Times

"I would like to remind you once again that going out onto Lake Baikal's ice is not just prohibited right now. It's mortally dangerous," the governor said, urging tourists to use only official tour operators.

From BBC

Related Words

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