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

Woodrow Wilson jailed war critics, put enemy aliens under tight constraints, and prohibited the dissemination of antiwar materials through the mail.

From The Wall Street Journal

Indian tribes retained the right to conduct Nevada-style casinos on reservations in 2000, a form of gambling that is otherwise prohibited through the state’s Constitution.

From Los Angeles Times

Under the measure, landlords would be prohibited from using software tools that help recommend rental rates appropriate for market conditions.

From Los Angeles Times

Australia's social media ban for under-16s does not include Roblox, though some campaigners there have called for it to be prohibited.

From BBC

The judge also prohibited Ortiz from working as a speech pathologist in California, a spokesperson for the DA's office said.

From BBC

Related Words

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