CEFR B1

prohibited

adjective

Meaning

Forbidden by law or by a rule.

Examples

The sale of alcohol to minors is prohibited by law.
Access to this area is prohibited without a special permit.

Synonyms: forbidden, outlawed, disallowed, interdicted

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prohibited (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /prouˈhɪbɪtɪd/

Definition

Forbidden by law or by a rule.

Examples

The sale of alcohol to minors is prohibited by law.
Access to this area is prohibited without a special permit.
Taking photographs inside the museum is prohibited.

How to Use prohibited

prohibited by (prepositional phrase): Forbidden because of a specific rule, law, or authority. — "The activity was prohibited by the school's code of conduct."

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