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

"I'm legally and ethically prohibited from explaining the reasons why."

From BBC

Speaking outside court, Jackson told reporters he was legally and ethically prohibited from explaining why he withdrew.

From The Wall Street Journal

U.S. military members are prohibited by law from carrying out unlawful orders.

From The Wall Street Journal

The Federal Aviation Administration temporarily prohibited U.S. carriers from operating flights near Venezuela and Caribbean spots including Puerto Rico.

From The Wall Street Journal

"Import of such sanctioned goods into the EU is prohibited under EU sanctions regulations."

From Barron's

Related Words

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