How do you use Prohibit in a sentence? See 20 example sentences showing how this word appears in different contexts, including synonyms like allow or require, plus the exact meaning.

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Prohibit in a sentence

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Prohibit meaning

To forbid, disallow, or proscribe officially; to make illegal or illicit.

Synonyms of Prohibit

forbid allow compel require command disallow veto proscribe interdict permit

Example sentences (20)

Such a deeply ingrained and widespread habit does not simply disappear and is also difficult to prohibit by law.

State legislators are currently considering several new bills that would prohibit or restrict usage of these chemicals.

Led by Republican lawmakers, the US Congress voted to prohibit retirement plans from considering ESG factors.

The court deemed the Legislature violated sections of the state constitution that prohibit special and local legislation.

But his exemption was denied on the grounds that his church did not expressly prohibit killing during war.

However, it depends on your location because there are still some states like Idaho that prohibit CBD if it has THC content.

The would prohibit airlines from adding fees for parents to sit with children 13 years of age and younger.

A proposed ordinance to prohibit first floor residences in the downtown business district was discussed.

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On the other hand, this action was sufficient to prohibit the establishment of Australian land-based casinos or online casinos.

After the Roman Empire adopted Christianity, emperors would prohibit rituals and the sporting games that once honoured pagan gods.

Republican Sen. Kristin Roers of Fargo countered that the bill would prohibit what she read and saw in her anatomy book as a child.

Federal regulations explicitly prohibit candidates from using campaign money for personal expenses.

Rules governing the sanctions list prohibit US companies from engaging in financial transactions with listed individuals and groups.

State lawmakers are advancing a bill that would prohibit the planting of new, nonfunctional turf.

Prohibit health plans from using prior authorization and step-therapy to steer patients to insulin products that are not best for them.

The city must prohibit parking with the northbound bike lane immediately, and adopt design standards for bike lanes throughout Boulder.

A GoFundMe spokesperson told in a statement: “GoFundMe’s Terms of Service prohibit fundraisers for the legal defense of violent crimes.

New rules that took effect Tuesday will prohibit the purchase of incandescent bulbs as LED lights become the new energy-efficient go-to.

Hopefully in the future, the State of Washington will prohibit the use of covers (tinted / reflective / “anti-camera”) for license plates.

Maine gun laws do not prohibit a person from buying a gun based strictly on a mental health diagnosis or treatment, according to Sauschuck.

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Common combinations with prohibit

These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:

  • to prohibit 56×
  • prohibit the 41×
  • would prohibit 33×
  • that prohibit 14×
  • will prohibit 12×
  • not prohibit 10×
  • prohibit them
  • or prohibit
  • and prohibit
  • prohibit or

Frequently asked questions

How do you use "prohibit" in a sentence?
An example: "Such a deeply ingrained and widespread habit does not simply disappear and is also difficult to prohibit by law." This page contains 20 example sentences with the word "prohibit" from real English texts.
What does "prohibit" mean?
Prohibit means: To forbid, disallow, or proscribe officially; to make illegal or illicit.
What are synonyms of "prohibit"?
Common synonyms of "prohibit" include: forbid, allow, compel, require, command, disallow, veto, proscribe. Plus 2 more synonyms.
How many example sentences with "prohibit" are there?
Voorbeeldzinnen.info contains 20 example sentences with "prohibit", drawn from a database of millions of English sentences.

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