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prohibitory

[ proh-hib-i-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee ]

/ proʊˈhɪb ɪˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i /

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adjective

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Origin of prohibitory

First recorded in 1585–95, prohibitory is from the Latin word prohibitōrius “restraining”; see prohibit, -tory¹

OTHER WORDS FROM prohibitory

pro·hib·i·to·ri·ly, adverbnon·pro·hib·i·to·ri·ly, adverbnon·pro·hib·i·to·ry, adjective

Words nearby prohibitory

prohibit, prohibition, prohibitionist, Prohibition party, prohibitive, prohibitory, prohormone, proinsulin, project, projected window, projectile

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Example sentences from the Web for prohibitory

The revenue derived from sugar, especially, has been greatly augmented by the removal of the prohibitory duties on foreign sugar.
The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.III.|E. Farr and E. H. Nolan
I was reminded of an incident which occurred to me in Maine, during the prevalence of the prohibitory law.
Northern Travel|Bayard Taylor
He spent much time in writing and lecturing on temperance, both before and after the passage of the Prohibitory Amendment.
Personal Recollections of Pardee Butler|Pardee Butler
How is the whole class of Labor-takers affected by prohibitory tariff-taxes?
Principles of Political Economy|Arthur Latham Perry

Guests entering the park are so informed, and prohibitory notices are posted everywhere.
Glacier National Park [Montana]|United States Dept. of the Interior

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