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prohibits

  • present tense form of prohibit (3rd person singular).

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While StubHub maintains that it strictly prohibits speculative ticketing on its platform, industry watchdogs and frustrated users widely believe the practice remains rampant.

From BBC • Jul. 2, 2026

The US Constitution prohibits presidents and other officeholders from receiving "any present, Emolument, Office, or Title, of any kind whatever, from any King, Prince, or foreign State" unless approved by Congress.

From Barron's • Jun. 29, 2026

Wolford involves a Hawaiʻi law that prohibits individuals from carrying guns on private property unless the owner affirmatively consents.

From Slate • Jun. 25, 2026

The new ordinance, written by the Department of City Planning, prohibits new oil and gas extraction, including drilling, redrilling or deepening existing oil wells for the purposes of production.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 23, 2026

But the Secrets Act prohibits us from talking about it.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin