prohibit

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The Geneva Conventions governing the laws of war, agreed following World War II, prohibit destruction of "objects indispensable to the survival of the civilian population."

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

It can prohibit doctors “from telling an anorexic patient to eat less” while allowing them to recommend eating more.

From Slate • Mar. 31, 2026

Polymarket the same day updated its terms of use to prohibit trading on stolen confidential information or on illegal tips, or by people who can influence the outcome of an event.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

“All federal employees are subject to government ethics guidelines that prohibit the use of nonpublic information for financial benefit,” he said.

From Salon • Mar. 25, 2026

He did not prohibit the publication of such inflammatory presses as the Observer.

From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes