Dictionary
pro•hib•it
Pronunciation: (prō-hib'it), [key]—
v.t.
1. to forbid (an action, activity, etc.) by authority or law:
Smoking is prohibited here.
2. to forbid the action of (a person).
3. to prevent; hinder.
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