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prohibited

v.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //pɹoʊˈhɪbətəd// UK //pɹəhˈɪbɪtɪd// pro·hib·it·ed

v. not allowed by a law or a rule. You use this to describe things that are banned or forbidden.

v. forbidden by law, regulation, or authority. Often used in formal or legal contexts to describe actions or items that are strictly disallowed.


SIMPLE

Smoking is prohibited in all areas of the building.

CONTEXTUAL

The use of mobile phones is strictly prohibited during the exam to prevent any form of cheating.

COMPLEX

While certain substances are prohibited under international law, the enforcement of these bans varies significantly depending on the jurisdiction and local political climate.

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Commonly used as a predicative adjective after 'is' or 'are', or as a past participle in passive constructions.

Pitfall

It is prohibited to smokingSmoking is prohibitedWhen using 'prohibited' as an adjective, it is more natural to use a gerund (smoking) as the subject rather than an infinitive phrase after the word.

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