prohibited

[ proh-hib-i-tid ]

adjective

1. forbidden by authority or law:

   A scanner should be able to detect any prohibited object that the traveler may be carrying concealed in their clothing.

verb

1. the simple past tense and past participle of prohibit ( def ).

Other Words From

• un·pro·hib·it·ed adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of prohibited¹

prohibit ( def ) + -ed ²( def )

Example Sentences

The IDF referred me to a statement from last May which said any abuse of detainees was strictly prohibited.

From BBC

Under its terms, Israel is prohibited from conducting offensive military operations in Lebanon while Lebanon must prevent armed groups, including Hezbollah, from launching attacks on Israel.

From BBC

She was not carrying any prohibited items with her, the spokesperson said.

From BBC

As his original stories began to take on the system more overtly, however, their public exhibition was prohibited.

From Los Angeles Times

The earlier resolution prohibited district staff from “voluntarily cooperating in any immigration enforcement action, including sharing information about students’ and families’ immigration status with any immigration agent.”

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• banned
• barred
• contraband
• illegal
• illicit
• restricted