prohibited

UK: /prəˈhɪbɪtɪd/ | US: /proʊˈhɪbɪtɪd/

Definition

  1. adj. formally forbidden by law, rule, or authority

  2. vt. past tense of "prohibit": to officially ban or prevent something

Structure
pro <forward/against>hibit <hold>ed <past participle suffix>
Etymology

The word "prohibit" originates from Latin prohibere, combining pro- (forward/against) and habere (to hold). It originally meant "to hold back" or "restrain," evolving into its modern sense of legal or authoritative prevention. The suffix -ed marks the past participle form, turning the verb into an adjective ("forbidden").

Examples

  1. Smoking is prohibited in all public buildings.

  2. The law prohibited the sale of alcohol to minors.

  3. They prohibited journalists from entering the restricted area.

  4. The sign clearly stated that photography was prohibited.

  5. The treaty prohibited the use of chemical weapons.