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prohibit

[proh-hib-it] / proʊˈhɪb ɪt /


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Apple has asked the court to immediately prohibit OpenAI from obtaining or using any alleged confidential information and it is seeking unspecified monetary damages.

From BBC Jul. 10, 2026

While the regulations didn’t prohibit companies from awarding options at “propitious times,” they increased transparency around the practice.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 4, 2026

In 2005, Congress passed the Freedom to Display the American Flag Act, which ensures HOAs or similar groups can’t prohibit residents from displaying the U.S. flag on their property.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 1, 2026

Representatives from Utah and California introduced federal legislation in March that would prohibit betting “related to terrorism, assassination, war, gaming, or illegal activity,” according to a press release.

From Slate Jun. 30, 2026

For more about prohibit, see page 61. whence.

From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner

Supervision of an agency is necessary to comply with the private nondelegation doctrine, a constitutional principle that prohibits Congress and agencies from delegating authority to private parties without sufficient government oversight.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 10, 2026

While StubHub maintains that it strictly prohibits speculative ticketing on its platform, industry watchdogs and frustrated users widely believe the practice remains rampant.

From BBC Jul. 2, 2026

Another prohibits giving lectures in public parks without city permission.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 2, 2026

The program is temporary because federal law prohibits Medicare from covering drugs for weight loss.

From Barron's Jun. 30, 2026

“You know how old-fashioned my father-in-law is, Pernilla. He prohibits French, no matter how much I implore him. You are so fortunate to have an understanding husband. Do your sons study French as well?”

From "Fever 1793" by Laurie Halse Anderson

It added: "In the majority of instances, the Court found that the relevant strategy did not constitute a prohibited defeat device."

From BBC Jul. 10, 2026

Clayton County, the court held that federal law’s prohibition on sex discrimination in employment also prohibited anti-transgender discrimination.

From Slate Jul. 7, 2026

Russian financial assets are, for the vast majority of international investors, prohibited from a legal standpoint and impossible from an operational perspective.

From MarketWatch Jul. 7, 2026

Water isn’t prohibited, but metal and glass containers are, along with drink tumblers.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 4, 2026

From this moment you are prohibited from dream-telling.

From "The Giver" by Lois Lowry

Brussels could take a risk-based approach, prohibiting features it views as harmful rather than banning platforms like Instagram, Snapchat or TikTok.

From Barron's Jul. 9, 2026

Cook, the chief justice created an exception to this rule for the Federal Reserve by a 5–4 vote, prohibiting the president from removing without good cause.

From Slate Jul. 6, 2026

Last year, Ocean City, Md., passed a beach regulation prohibiting visitors from bringing tents and limiting the size of shade structures.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 5, 2026

The FAA estimates it receives more than 100 reports of drone sightings near airports every month, despite regulations prohibiting unauthorised drone operations in the vicinity.

From BBC Jun. 29, 2026

A court order prohibiting further contact between Bebe and her daughter without the McCulloughs’ unlikely consent.

From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng




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