pro|hib|it

pro|hib|it
pro|hib|it «proh HIHB iht», transitive verb.
1. to forbid by law or authority: »

to prohibit the sale of alcoholic beverages. Picking flowers in this park is prohibited.

 SYNONYM(S): See syn. under forbid. (Cf. ↑forbid)
2. to prevent; hinder: »

Rainy weather and fog prohibited flying. Good manners prohibit me from so rude an answer.

 SYNONYM(S): preclude, debar.
╂[< Latin prohibitus, past participle of prohibēre < prō- away, forth + habēre to keep]
Usage Prohibited is followed by from, not against: »

We are prohibited from smoking on school grounds.

The noun prohibition is followed by against: »

The prohibition against smoking on school grounds is strictly enforced.


Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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