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prohibitory

 

[ prəˈhɪbɪt(ə)ri ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

law

Serving to forbid or prohibit something; relating to a command or an order not to do something.

Synonyms

banning, forbidding, restrictive

Examples of usage

  • The prohibitory measures were put in place to prevent further violence.
  • The prohibitory signs clearly indicated no entry allowed in the area.
Context #2 | Adjective

policy

Intended to prevent or discourage certain actions or behaviors.

Synonyms

deterrent, preventive, restrictive

Examples of usage

  • The company implemented a series of prohibitory policies to ensure workplace safety.
  • The new prohibitory regulations aimed at reducing environmental pollution.

Translations

Translations of the word "prohibitory" in other languages:

🇵🇹 proibitório

🇮🇳 निषेधात्मक

🇩🇪 verboten

🇮🇩 melarang

🇺🇦 заборонний

🇵🇱 zakazujący

🇯🇵 禁止の

🇫🇷 interdit

🇪🇸 prohibitorio

🇹🇷 yasaklayıcı

🇰🇷 금지하는

🇸🇦 منع

🇨🇿 zákazový

🇸🇰 zákazový

🇨🇳 禁止的

🇸🇮 prepovedni

🇮🇸 bannandi

🇰🇿 тыйым салатын

🇬🇪 კრძალული

🇦🇿 qadağanedici

🇲🇽 prohibitorio

Etymology

The word 'prohibitory' comes from the verb 'prohibit,' which has its origins in Latin 'prohibere,' meaning 'to hold back, keep off.' The suffix '-ory' is used to form adjectives, indicating 'relating to, characterized by.' The concept of prohibition has been a part of human societies for centuries, often used in legal and policy contexts to set boundaries or restrictions.

See also: prohibit, prohibited, prohibition, prohibitive.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,937, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.